The Quality Of Scotland
1,006 interviews conducted by telephone across Scotland with adults based 18+. Interviews conducted on 8-15 June 2004. Data weighted to match the profile of the population.
1,006 interviews conducted by telephone across Scotland with adults based 18+. Interviews conducted on 8-15 June 2004. Data weighted to match the profile of the population.
Q1 Do you think St. Andrew's Day (30th November) should be made a national holiday each year in Scotland?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Yes | 75 |
| No | 17 |
| Don't know | 8 |
Q2 Generally speaking, do you think that the quality of life is better, worse or the same in Scotland compared to England?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Better than in England | 32 |
| The same as in England | 30 |
| Worse than in England | 23 |
| Don't know | 15 |
Q3 What three kinds of Scottish food and drink can you name, that are well known for being the finest of their type in the world?
| % | |
|---|---|
| Whisky | 73 |
| Haggis | 52 |
| Beef | 31 |
| Salmon/Smoked Salmon or other fish | 21 |
| Shortbread | 9 |
| Irn Bru | 8 |
| Seafood (fish and shellfish generally) | 8 |
| Porridge | 7 |
| Mineral / Spring water | 3 |
| Oatcakes | 3 |
| Venison | 3 |
| Cheeses | 2 |
| Mince and potatoes | 2 |
| Potatoes | 2 |
| Raspberries / Tayberries, etc. | 1 |
| Ale/Scottish beer | 1 |
| Fruit cake | 1 |
| Marmalade | * |
| None | 1 |
| Don't know | 4 |
Q4 How many holidays or short breaks to another part of Scotland, do you typically take in a year, if any?
| % | |
|---|---|
| None | 27 |
| One | 23 |
| Two | 27 |
| Three | 10 |
| Four or more | 12 |
| Don't know | 1 |
