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Greenock and towns of Inverclyde are home to local inhabitants and migrating groups of people. People came to Greenock for work in industry and developed the town economically and culturally.

The Scottish Highlanders were one of the earliest settlers in Greenock, who came in search of employment in the sugar refineries and shipbuilding. By 1760, almost half the population of Greenock were Scottish Highlanders. They tried to keep their traditions- Gaelic language, religion and education.

The growing population in Greenock benefited from the Irish labourers, who worked longer, harder and for less wages, although not appreciated by the town's population. This inflamed violent outbursts and tension in the job market and workplace.