Just a couple of points, I agree with Joe Offer, it was unbelievably stupid to ask for two minutes silence at a Hearts--Celtic game.
Hearts fans are the Edinburgh version of Glasgow Rangers supporters,who are are among the most enlightened, cultured and reasonable people on the planet.
They discuss literature, theology and philosophy at great length, and would find it extremely difficult to interrupt the thought process for more than a few seconds.

The other point is that sectarianism--bigotry-- religious hatred, is not a minority sport in Scotland but is in fact practiced to great effect and with no small measure of skill by the vast majority of the population. Different factions having their own musical genres and fancy dress.
Every so often ,high spirited punching kicking and knifing games can be observed in the streets of Glasgow,as the young bucks of the city show off their skills.

Visitors from other galaxies would be well advised to avoid dates like July 12th, as these youths have been known to consume up to two bottles of non alcoholic lager on this date ....to highten the buzz....Ake