What is the difference between a Gypsy and a Traveller?
The difference between being a ‘Gypsy’ or a ‘Traveller’ is one of identity with an associated sense of belonging to the community. The differences, which are complex, relate to each group having a different history, cultures and life-styles. These different communities share an important similarity in that they place the family at the centre of their concerns. See the “Gypsies and Travellers in Scotland” page.
