“Scots First” graffiti at Glasgow Central Mosque is being treated as a hate crime, Police Scotland has confirmed.
Officers were called to a report of racially aggravated graffiti on the mosque on Adelphi Street on Monday.
It is understood that the message was sprayed on the Southside faith centre’s exterior wall sometime between 5pm on Sunday and 9am on Monday.
Police confirmed an investigation is ongoing and the “unacceptable” incident is being treated as a hate crime.
Chief inspector Paul Daley said: “I understand this will be deeply upsetting for both the local and Muslim communities in Glasgow, and I want to reassure them we take this kind of offending seriously.
“Such vile graffiti is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries, and I am asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact us.
“You can speak to officers by calling 101 and quoting reference 1222 of October 27, 2025.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
STV News‘Deeply upset’
The team at the Southside mosque released a statement on Monday evening, stating that they were “deeply upset” by the discovery and are “proud of their place” in the city.
“We were deeply upset to find graffiti on the wall of the Mosque today”, a spokesperson said.
“Glasgow Central Mosque has always been proud of its place within civic society here in Glasgow.
“We say ‘People Make Glasgow’, and Muslims are very much part of that. In business, politics, sport, education, the NHS, and beyond, Scottish Muslims have contributed to and helped shape this city.
“We remain determined to continue bringing light to our city through our many community initiatives that support the most vulnerable and offer hope to those in need.
“We will keep working to ensure Glasgow remains a place where everyone, regardless of faith or background, feels safe, valued, welcome, and at home.
“Acts like this do not represent the values of Glasgow or Scotland.
“Our city is renowned for its warmth, diversity, and sense of community, and it is that spirit which will always prevail.”
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