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

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