How Scotland should be governed
Attitudes in Scotland to options for governing Scotland including more devolution and independence
Before the Scottish independence referendum, some believed the vote would finally resolve the issue of how Scotland should be governed. However, interest in this perennial question has continued, with the UK Parliament legislating for further devolution and some on the Yes side calling for a second referendum on independence.
This section contains the answers to survey questions that address how Scotland should be governed, apart from those that ask specifically about voting intentions in the Scottish independence referendum.
Do you support or oppose Scottish independence from the UK?
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All questions in How Scotland should be governed
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How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum if held now? (asked after the EU referendum)
Including results from 51 polls from Jun 2016 to Dec 2018
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Do you believe Scottish independence or remaining in the UK but outside the EU under a negotiated Brexit deal would be better for Scotland?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Dec 2018
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe Scottish independence or a no deal Brexit would be better for Scotland?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Dec 2018
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 16 and older -
Would you favour the UK opting for the Norway-inspired alternative in which the UK would join the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and maintain a customs arrangement with the EU?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Dec 2018
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 16 and older -
If the UK leaves the EU WITHOUT a deal in place, and there is a subsequent referendum on Scotland leaving the UK how would you vote?
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
Is the issue of Scottish membership in the UK more or less important than the issue of UK membership in the EU?
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
Does the prospect of the UK leaving the European Union make you more or less likely to support Scotland leaving the UK?
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
If the UK leaves the EU WITH a deal in place, and there is a subsequent referendum on Scotland leaving the UK, how would you vote?
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
If there was a referendum tomorrow with the question Should Scotland remain in the United Kingdom or leave the United Kingdom?, how would you vote?
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
Reported probability of voting in a referendum on Scotland leaving the UK (0-10 scale)
Scotland in Union poll by Survation, Nov 2018
Online Panel interview with 1013 respondents 18 and older -
In a referendum on independence for Scotland held tomorrow, how would you vote?
OFOC & Best for Britain poll by Deltapoll, Aug 2018
Online Panel interview with 1022 respondents 18 and older -
Imagine the UK remains in the EU. In a referendum on independence for Scotland how would you vote?
OFOC & Best for Britain poll by Deltapoll, Aug 2018
Online Panel interview with 1022 respondents 18 and older -
If the UK leaves the EU as planned, in a referendum on independence for Scotland how would you vote?
OFOC & Best for Britain poll by Deltapoll, Aug 2018
Online Panel interview with 1022 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think there has or has not been a 'power grab' by the UK government over powers to be returned to Westminster and Holyrood after Brexit?
Daily Record poll by Survation, Jul 2018
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
To what extent would you support or oppose a decision by Nicola Sturgeon to ask the UK Government for the right to hold a second independence referendum?
Scotland in Union poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 18 and older -
Does the May 2018 report by the SNP's Sustainable Growth Commission make you more or less likely to support independence?
Scotland in Union poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 18 and older -
Were Scotland to become independent, what currency would you most like to see an independent Scotland use?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1075 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think continuing to use the UK pound in the short term, but setting up a Scottish currency in the longer term would be the right or wrong thing to do?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1075 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think that an independent Scotland controlling growth in spending in its early years in order to reduce the expected spending deficit would be the right or wrong thing to do?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1075 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland were to become an independent country, then in the short term (that is, the next ten years or so), do you think Scotland would have more or less economic growth than if it remained part of the UK?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1075 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland were to become an independent country, then in the long term (that is, the next twenty-five years or so), do you think Scotland would have more or less economic growth than if it remained part of the UK?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1075 respondents 16 and older -
Do you agree that Scotland should become an independent country?
University of Cardiff poll by YouGov, Jun 2018
Online Panel interview with 1502 respondents 18 and older -
Do you support or oppose holding another referendum on Scottish independence within the next three years?
STV poll by Ipsos Mori, Mar 2018
Telephone interview with 1016 respondents 16 and older -
Would you vote for an independent Scotland that stayed in the EU or for Scotland to stay in the UK and leave the EU
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Dec 2017
Online Panel interview with 1022 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think the Scottish Parliament or Westminster should have control over the issues of food, fishing, farming and the environment when the UK leaves the EU?
38 Degrees poll by Survation, Nov 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 16 and older -
If control over the issues of food, fishing, farming and the environment does not come to the Scottish Parliament and instead goes to the UK Parliament in Westminster, which of the following is closest to your view?
38 Degrees poll by Survation, Nov 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 16 and older -
How do you think Scotland should be governed? (English views)
Including results from 11 polls from Sep 1999 to Nov 2017
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In hindsight, do you think Britain was right or wrong to vote to leave the European Union?
Including results from 2 polls from May 2017 to Oct 2017
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If Scotland had voted to leave the UK in the independence referendum, do you think it would have made you and your family better or worse off financially?
Scotland in Union poll by YouGov, Oct 2017
Online Panel interview with 1019 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scotland become independent or keep the devolved Scottish Parliament?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2017
Online Panel interview with 1021 respondents 18 and older -
Would you be in favour or against an independent Scotland applying to join the EU?
Including results from 2 polls from Jan 2017 to Sep 2017
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If Scotland held a referendum tomorrow on whether it becomes independent, would you prefer they voted yes or no? (English and Welsh views)
British Future poll by ICM, Jun 2017
Online Panel interview with 3657 respondents 18 and older -
If the Conservatives win the election on the 8th June and Theresa May remains Prime Minister will it make you more or less likely to support Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2017
Online Panel interview with 1093 respondents 18 and older -
If Labour win the election on the 8th June and Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime Minister will it make you more or less likely to support Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Jun 2017
Online Panel interview with 1093 respondents 18 and older -
How important is a political party's stance on Scottish independence to your decision to vote for them in the upcoming general election?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
As far as you are aware, what is the official policy of Scottish Labour on Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
As far as you are aware, what is the official policy of the SNP on Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
As far as you are aware, what is the official policy of the Scottish Conservatives on Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
As far as you are aware, what is the official policy of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
As far as you are aware, what is the official policy of the Scottish Green Party on Scottish independence?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2017
Online Panel interview with 1017 respondents 18 and older -
Who do you think should have the right to decide if there should be a referendum in Scotland that would allow the people of Scotland to choose between Brexit and Independence?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older -
Who do you think should have the right to decide the timing of a referendum in Scotland that would allow the people of Scotland to choose between Brexit and Independence, if it were to happen?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think the Westminster Parliament should have the right to block a plan for a referendum in Scotland, even if it is agreed on and voted for by the Scottish Parliament?
Scottish National Party poll by Survation, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1014 respondents 16 and older -
Would you prefer Scotland to vote Yes or No to independence? (English & Welsh views)
Including results from 2 polls from Mar 2017 to Mar 2017
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Do you think that Scotland should become a fully independent country, separate from the rest of the UK? (English & Welsh views)
The Sun poll by ComRes, Mar 2017
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
How would you vote in a referendum in which the options were independence, more devolved powers or the same powers as now
The Times poll by YouGov, Mar 2017
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree or disagree that there is no need for Scottish Independence because Scotland already has its own parliament? (English & Welsh views)
Polling Matters poll by Opinium, Mar 2017
Online Panel interview with 2006 respondents 18 and older -
Where would you place yourself on a scale between the statements ‘I completely support Scotland becoming independent' and ‘I completely support Scotland staying part of the UK’?
STV poll by Ipsos Mori, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1029 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland becomes independent following a second independence referendum, what should the relationship be between Scotland and the EU?
STV poll by Ipsos Mori, Mar 2017
Telephone interview with 1029 respondents 16 and older -
Which constitutional position for Scotland is closest to your ideal scenario?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Feb 2017
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 16 and older -
Bearing in mind that since the Brexit vote it's no longer possible for Scotland to remain in both the UK and the EU, which constitutional position for Scotland is your preference?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Feb 2017
Online Panel interview with 1028 respondents 16 and older -
Would you prefer free trade and no borders with the rest of the UK but with Scotland outside the EU, or hard borders with the rest of the UK but with Scotland inside the EU?
Including results from 2 polls from Nov 2016 to Dec 2016
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Would you support or oppose Scotland seeking to negotiate with the EU to remain a member after the rest of Britain leaves?
The Times poll by YouGov, Nov 2016
Online Panel interview with 1134 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland is still part of the UK, do you think it would be realistically possible for Scotland to remain part of the EU after the rest of the UK leaves?
The Times poll by YouGov, Nov 2016
Online Panel interview with 1134 respondents 16 and older -
Should there be another referendum on Scottish independence?
Herald Scotland poll by BMG Research, Oct 2016
Online Panel interview with 1010 respondents 16 and older -
Preferred combination of being in the UK/independent and being in/outside the EU
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2016
Online Panel interview with 1024 respondents 16 and older -
Prefer to live in a Scotland that was part of the EU or a Scotland that was part of the UK
Client unknown or self funded poll by YouGov, Jul 2016
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 18 and older -
Prefer to live in a Scotland that was part of the UK or a Scotland that was part of the single market?
Client unknown or self funded poll by YouGov, Jul 2016
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scotland hold a second independence referendum following the result of the EU referendum?
Including results from 2 polls from Jun 2016 to Jun 2016
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Do you agree or disagree with Nicola Sturgeon that it was "democratically unacceptable" that Scotland faced the prospect of leaving the EU following a UK-wide vote to Leave?
Scottish Daily Mail poll by Survation, Jun 2016
Online Panel interview with 1055 respondents 16 and older -
Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?
Including results from 27 polls from Jul 2015 to Jun 2016
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Would you trust the Scottish government or the UK government more to handle the oil industry?
The Times poll by YouGov, Apr 2016
Online Panel interview with 1012 respondents 18 and older -
If the UK voted to leave the EU, would you be more or less supportive of independence?
Daily Record poll by Survation, Feb 2016
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 16 and older -
How would you vote in a referendum on the UK's EU membership?
Including results from 7 polls from Feb 2014 to Jan 2016
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If the Scottish government intends to hold a second referendum, do you think they should get Westminster's agreement?
The Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1110 respondents 18 and older -
How much have you heard about the proposals to give the Scottish Parliament more powers and responsibilities?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
How do you think spending on services such as school and hospitals in Scotland should be funded?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scottish Government or UK Government make the key decisions for Scotland about the rate of income tax?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scottish Government or UK Government make the key decisions for Scotland about the level of benefit paid to people who are unemployed?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scottish Government or UK Government make the key decisions for Scotland about the law on abortion?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scottish Government or UK Government make the key decisions for Scotland about the old age pension?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Sep 2015
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
If new powers are granted to the Scottish Parliament to affect welfare, should MSPs use these new powers to increase or decrease welfare spending?
Daily Mail poll by Survation, Jul 2015
Online Panel interview with 1084 respondents 16 and older -
Are you in favour or do you oppose Scotland having full fiscal autonomy?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Apr 2015
Online Panel interview with 1044 respondents 18 and older -
If the SNP hold the balance of power after the general election should they ask for expanded devolution to Scotland, including all powers except defence and foreign policy?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Apr 2015
Online Panel interview with 1056 respondents 18 and older -
If the SNP hold the balance of power after the general election should they ask for increased funding for Scotland?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Apr 2015
Online Panel interview with 1056 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should be given Alex Salmond’s definition of “home rule”?
Scottish Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2015
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think your tax rates should be increased or reduced by the Scottish Parliament?
Scottish Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2015
Online Panel interview with 1006 respondents 16 and older -
Should Britain keep the monarchy?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Jan 2015
Online Panel interview with 1007 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think UK should leave the European Union?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Jan 2015
Online Panel interview with 1007 respondents 18 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament control all areas of government policy except for defence and foreign affairs?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1018 respondents 16 and older -
Do the Smith Commission proposals go too far, are about right, or don't go far enough?
The Guardian poll by ICM, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scotland be able to set its own corporation tax rate?
The Guardian poll by ICM, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
Should devolved tax power be use to increase tax/spending, reduce or current balance kept?
The Guardian poll by ICM, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
What are your views on the the proposals from the Smith Commission to devolve extra powers to the Scottish Parliament?
The Sun poll by YouGov, Dec 2014
Online Panel interview with 1081 respondents 18 and older -
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely would you be to vote in a referendum on the EU membership of the UK?
Daily Record poll by Survation, Nov 2014
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think pensions should be run by the Scottish government or by the UK government?
Including results from 2 polls from Sep 2013 to Oct 2014
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Do you think increased powers to set and collect income tax should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think powers over taxes other than income tax should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think benefits like housing benefit and jobseekers allowance should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think the minimum wage should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think health and safety regulations, consumer protection and competition law should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think how elections to the Scottish parliament are run should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think broadcasting regulation and the BBC should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think laws on abortion, embryo research and regulation of medicine should be devolved to the Scottish government, or remain with Westminster?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
If there is increased devolution do you think Scottish MPs should or should not be able to vote in the House of Commons on issues that affect only England?
The Times poll by YouGov, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1078 respondents 18 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include all areas except defence and foreign affairs (ie 'Devo Max')?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of the welfare and benefits system?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of policy regarding the state pension?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of oil and gas tax revenues generated in Scottish waters?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include control of broadcasting policy?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Do you believe the new powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament should include a guaranteed consultation by the UK Govt. with the Scottish Govt. when deciding the UK's stance in EU negotiations?
Scottish National Party poll by Panelbase, Oct 2014
Online Panel interview with 1049 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have control over income tax?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Telephone interview with 871 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have control over welfare benefits?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Telephone interview with 871 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have control over pensions?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Telephone interview with 871 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have control over corporation tax?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Telephone interview with 871 respondents 16 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have control over VAT?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Telephone interview with 871 respondents 16 and older -
If there is a Yes vote, what would be your preferred option for head of state?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Panelbase, Sep 2014
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 16 and older -
What should happen next if Scotland votes No?
Including results from 10 polls from Sep 2013 to Sep 2014
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What do you think would happen to the Scottish Parliament after a No vote?
Including results from 7 polls from Mar 2014 to Sep 2014
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Has 'the vow' made you more or less likely to vote for independence?
Daily Mail poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Online Panel interview with 1000 respondents 16 and older -
If further powers are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, do you think Scottish MPs at Westminster should still be able to vote on laws which would only affect the rest of the UK?
Daily Mail poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Online Panel interview with 1000 respondents 16 and older -
If an option for Devo Max had been on the ballot paper alongside the other options, how would you have voted?
Daily Mirror poll by Survation, Sep 2014
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 16 and older -
How would you vote in the referendum if there were three options?
Including results from 2 polls from Mar 2014 to Sep 2014
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Who do you trust to take the best decisions for Scotland: the Scottish Government or the Westminster Government?
Including results from 2 polls from Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
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Should an independent Scotland apply to join the EU?
Including results from 2 polls from Feb 2014 to Aug 2014
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If there were a referendum on EU membership tomorrow, would you vote to stay?
Including results from 4 polls from Jan 2014 to Jul 2014
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What is your preferred constitutional settlement for Scotland from these three options?
Including results from 3 polls from Jan 2014 to Jun 2014
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Would you prefer an independent Scotland to be a member of the EU or not?
Sir Tom Hunter poll by TNS-BMRB, Jun 2014
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1004 respondents 16 and older -
Do you think school education should be same in Scotland and the rest of the UK or is it ok for it to be different? (Young people)
Including results from 2 polls from May 2013 to May 2014
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Should the old age pension always be the same throughout the UK, or is it OK to be different?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Should welfare payments always be the same throughout the UK, or is it OK to be different?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Should the rate of corporation tax paid by big companies be the same throughout the UK, or is it OK to be different?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Should the cost of paying the government old age pension to people in Scotland come from taxes collected across the UK, or from those collected in Scotland only?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Should the cost of paying benefits to people in Scotland come from the taxes collected across the UK, or from those collected in Scotland only?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think the money raised through taxes on the big banks in the City of London should be used to help pay for public services across the UK, or should it be used to help pay for services in England only?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think the money raised through taxes on North Sea Oil in Scottish waters should be used to help pay for public services across the UK, or services in Scotland only?
Better Together poll by YouGov, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Has Scotland benefited or not from being a member of the European Union?
Scotland on Sunday poll by ICM, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1003 respondents 16 and older -
If there is a ‘no’ vote should a new constitutional convention be established to devise a plan for more powers for Holyrood?
5 Million Questions poll by Survation, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1003 respondents 16 and older -
Do you support or oppose leaving the European Union?
5 Million Questions poll by Survation, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1003 respondents 16 and older -
Would you support or oppose ending the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights?
5 Million Questions poll by Survation, May 2014
Online Panel interview with 1003 respondents 16 and older -
What do you think about the Labour Party's proposals for further devolution? (Multiple answers possible)
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Apr 2014
Online Panel interview with 1025 respondents 16 and older -
Should an independent Scotland join the EU?
Scottish Sun poll by YouGov, Feb 2014
Online Panel interview with 1257 respondents 18 and older -
If Scotland becomes independent, do you think the Scottish Government should hold a referendum on EU membership?
Daily Mail poll by Survation, Feb 2014
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland remains part of the UK, do you think the UK should stay in the EU or leave?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2014
Online Panel interview with 1010 respondents 16 and older -
If Scotland leaves the UK, do you think Scotland should stay in the EU or leave?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2014
Online Panel interview with 1010 respondents 16 and older -
How should Scotland be governed? (five options)
Including results from 15 surveys from 1999 to 2014
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How should Scotland be governed (five response categories collapsed to three)
Including results from 15 surveys from 1999 to 2014
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Who should make decisions for Scotland?
Including results from 5 surveys from 2010 to 2014
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If Scotland became independent should it be a member of the European Union?
Including results from 2 surveys from 2013 to 2014
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Where should the money to pay benefits to people in Scotland who lose job come from?
Including results from 2 surveys from 2013 to 2014
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Where should the money to pay pensions to people in Scotland come from?
Including results from 2 surveys from 2013 to 2014
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What is your second choice regarding who would make decisions for Scotland?
Including results from 2 surveys from 2013 to 2014
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If Scotland became independent which currency do you think it should use? (2014 version of question)
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2014
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1339 respondents 18 and older -
What is your preferred constitutional option for Scotland?
Better Together poll by YouGov, Dec 2013
Online Panel interview with 1073 respondents 18 and older -
Broadly speaking, what are your views on membership of the EU?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Oct 2013
Online Panel interview with 866 respondents 18 and older -
If all other things were equal, and it was purely a matter of personal preference, would you LIKE Scotland to be an independent country?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Oct 2013
Online Panel interview with 866 respondents 18 and older -
What are your views on the monarchy?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Oct 2013
Online Panel interview with 866 respondents 18 and older -
Should immigration be run by the Scottish government or by the UK government?
The Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2013
Online Panel interview with 1139 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think taxation should be run by the Scottish government or by the UK government?
The Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2013
Online Panel interview with 1139 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think drug policy should be run by the Scottish government or by the UK government?
The Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2013
Online Panel interview with 1139 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think welfare and benefits should be run by the Scottish government or by the UK government?
The Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2013
Online Panel interview with 1139 respondents 18 and older -
When should the unionist parties present their plans for further devolution?
Devo Plus poll by YouGov, Aug 2013
Online Panel interview with 1171 respondents 18 and older -
Which, if any, of the following powers do you think should be devolved to Scotland in the event of a No vote? (Multiple responses possible)
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Aug 2013
Online Panel interview with 1015 respondents 18 and older -
Which, if any, of the following powers do you believe the UK Parliament would be likely to devolve to Scotland in the event of a No vote? (Multiple answers possible)
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Aug 2013
Online Panel interview with 1015 respondents 18 and older -
If Scotland was independent, would you vote to surrender control of tax, welfare, defence & oil revenues to join the Union?
Wings Over Scotland poll by Panelbase, Aug 2013
Online Panel interview with 1015 respondents 18 and older -
If held tomorrow, how would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum?
Including results from 19 polls from Jul 2008 to Jun 2013
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Should the Scottish Government negotiate with the UK for Scotland to become an independent country?
Including results from 15 polls from Aug 2007 to Jan 2013
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How should Scotland be governed (constitutional preference with four options)?
Sunday Express poll by Angus Reid, Jan 2013
Online Panel interview with 573 respondents 18 and older -
Who ought to make most important decisions for Scotland about welfare benefits level?
Including results from 5 surveys from 2007 to 2013
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Who ought to make most important decisions for Scotland about defence & foreign affairs?
Including results from 5 surveys from 2007 to 2013
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Who ought to make most important decisions for Scotland about taxes?
Including results from 4 surveys from 2009 to 2013
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Should we pay for Scottish services from Westminster block grant or Scottish taxes?
Including results from 3 surveys from 2009 to 2013
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How do you think the money raised by income tax paid by people in Scotland should be used?
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2013
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1497 respondents 18 and older -
How do you think the money raised through taxes on North Sea Oil in Scottish waters should be used?
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2013
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1497 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree or disagree with significant further devolution to the Scottish Parliament?
Including results from 6 polls from Jan 2012 to Oct 2012
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How should Scotland be governed?
Including results from 7 polls from Nov 2011 to Oct 2012
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If you felt that the 2015 UK General Election would result in a Labour-led government, how likely or unlikely would you be to vote for independence?
Sunday Times and Real Radio poll by Panelbase, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 972 respondents 18 and older -
To what extent do you support or oppose Scottish independence?
Better Together poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1011 respondents 18 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have more powers to remove Trident nuclear weapons from Scottish waters?
Scottish National Party poll by YouGov, Oct 2012
Online Panel interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree that Scotland should become independent from the rest of the UK?
Progressive Partnership poll by YouGov, Aug 2012
Online Panel interview with 715 respondents 18 and older -
What effect has Britain's Olympic success had on your attitude towards Scottish Independence?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Aug 2012
Online Panel interview with 787 respondents 18 and older -
Has the success of Scottish athletes had any impact on your attitude towards Scottish independence?
The Sunday Times poll by Panelbase, Aug 2012
Online Panel interview with 787 respondents 18 and older -
Do you support or oppose Scottish independence from the rest of the UK?
The Fabian Society poll by YouGov, Jul 2012
Online Panel interview with 1029 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to defence and foreign affairs issues for Scotland?
Including results from 2 polls from Jun 2009 to Jun 2012
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If those supporting staying in the UK guaranteed devo plus, would it affect how you vote in the referendum?
Reform Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed? (Devo Plus)
Including results from 2 polls from Jun 2011 to Jun 2012
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Who should make the decisions relating to tax levels in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to economic issues in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make decisions relating to welfare and benefits in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to energy policy issues in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to environmental issues in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to sport and culture policy in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to housing and homelessness issues in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to international development issues for Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to employment law in Scotland?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Should the debate on Scotland's future include discussion on further devolution or just whether or not it becomes independent?
Future of Scotland poll by Ipsos Mori, Jun 2012
Telephone interview with 1003 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scottish services be funded by revenues raised by Westminster or Holyrood?
Including results from 2 polls from Jun 2011 to Jun 2012
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How would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum? (2011 SNP voters only)
Campaign for Scotland in the UK poll by YouGov, May 2012
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scotland be independent from the rest of the UK?
Campaign for Scotland in the UK poll by YouGov, May 2012
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree that Scotland should become independent of the UK?
Client unknown or self funded poll by YouGov, May 2012
Online Panel interview with 1004 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should be an independent country?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Lord Ashcroft Polls, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 3090 respondents 18 and older -
Should Scotland become an independent country, or should it remain part of the United Kingdom?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Lord Ashcroft Polls, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 3090 respondents 18 and older -
Have you made up your mind as to how you would vote in an independence referendum or may this change?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Ipsos Mori, Jan 2012
Telephone interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
How likely would you be to vote in a referendum which was only on Scottish independence?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1026 respondents 18 and older -
How likely would you be to vote if the referendum was concerned with both independence and devo max?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1026 respondents 18 and older -
If the referendum had two ballot papers, would you vote for devo max, independence, both or neither?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1026 respondents 18 and older -
Do you agree that the Scottish Government should negotiate with the UK for Scotland to become independent?
Including results from 3 polls from Apr 2007 to Jan 2012
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Do you support or oppose Scotland becoming an independent country, separate from the rest of the UK?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think Scotland should leave the UK & become an independent country?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think Scotland should be granted full financial independence from the UK, but remain part of the Union?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 18 and older -
How much of the UK's public funds per person should Scottish citizens receive?
The Mail on Sunday poll by Survation, Jan 2012
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 18 and older -
Do you support or oppose Scottish independence from the UK?
Including results from 4 polls from Jan 2007 to Jan 2012
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Who ought to make most important decisions for Scotland about NHS?
Including results from 4 surveys from 2007 to 2012
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Who ought to make most important decisions for Scotland about schools?
Including results from 4 surveys from 2007 to 2012
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Which institution ought to have most influence over how Scotland is run?
Including results from 12 surveys from 1999 to 2012
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Do you agree or disagree with the proposal to extend the powers of the Scottish Parliament but remain in the UK?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Ipsos Mori, Aug 2011
Telephone interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
How likely would you be to agree or disagree with independence in a referendum?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Ipsos Mori, Aug 2011
Telephone interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
How likely would you be to agree or disagree with independence in a referendum? (Certain to vote)
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Ipsos Mori, Aug 2011
Telephone interview with 1002 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed?
Including results from 3 polls from Nov 2009 to Jun 2011
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Do you think Scotland should become an independent country?
Scottish Mail on Sunday poll by Scottish Opinion, Apr 2011
Telephone interview with 1008 respondents 18 and older -
Who ought to make decisions for Scotland about university tuition fees?
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2011
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1197 respondents 18 and older -
Who ought to make decisions for Scotland about the basic rate of income tax?
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2011
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1197 respondents 18 and older -
Who ought to make decisions for Scotland about the OAP paid out by government?
Multiple funders survey by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes), 2011
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1197 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed?
Including results from 5 polls from Apr 2007 to Nov 2010
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How should Scotland be governed? (constitutional preference, five options)?
Including results from 4 polls from Mar 2007 to Apr 2010
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If the Conservatives win the General Election, how would you vote in a Scottish independence referendum?
Sky poll by YouGov, Apr 2010
Online Panel interview with 1001 respondents 18 and older -
If the Conservatives win the 2010 UK general election, will you be more or less likely to vote for independence?
Including results from 2 polls from Apr 2009 to Feb 2010
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In a Scottish independence referendum, how would you vote?
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to the NHS in Scotland? (Two response options)
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to income tax in Scotland?
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
Who should make the decisions relating to pensions in Scotland?
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
What is your view with regard to a referendum on more tax raising powers?
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
Should the Scottish government negotiate with the UK for Scotland to become independent?
BBC Scotland poll by ICM, Jun 2009
Telephone interview with 1010 respondents 18 and older -
How much do you agree or disagree that the Scottish Parliament should be given more powers?
Including results from 7 surveys from 1999 to 2009
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Agree or disagree? 'Now Scotland has its own parliament, it should pay for its services out of taxes collected in Scotland.'
Including results from 4 surveys from 2001 to 2009
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If David Cameron wins the 2010 general election, will you be more likely or less likely to back independence?
The Sunday Times poll by YouGov, Sep 2008
Online Panel interview with 1355 respondents 18 and older -
Would you prefer Scotland or the UK to have control over tax revenues, including North Sea Oil?
Daily Telegraph poll by YouGov, Jul 2008
Online Panel interview with 1131 respondents 18 and older -
Which of these is your preference for Scotland's relationship with the EU?
Daily Telegraph poll by YouGov, Jul 2008
Online Panel interview with 1131 respondents 18 and older -
Do you support Scottish independence or the status quo?
Including results from 2 polls from Apr 2007 to May 2008
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How would you vote in a referendum on Scottish independence?
Scottish Daily Express poll by YouGov, Jan 2008
Online Panel interview with 1343 respondents 18 and older -
Have you always favoured independence or have you changed your mind? (those in favour of independence)
Scottish Daily Express poll by YouGov, Jan 2008
Online Panel interview with 1343 respondents 18 and older -
Have you never favoured independence or have you changed your mind? (those in favour of retaining the Scottish Parliament)
Scottish Daily Express poll by YouGov, Jan 2008
Online Panel interview with 1343 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed (constitutional change, four responses)?
Including results from 2 polls from Apr 2007 to Aug 2007
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How would you vote if a referendum on Scotland’s independence were to take place?
Including results from 2 polls from May 2007 to Aug 2007
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Do you think Scotland should become an independent country?
STV poll by Scottish Opinion, May 2007
Telephone interview with 1051 respondents 18 and older -
Should the Scottish Parliament have more powers, such as power to raise its own revenues?
Including results from 2 polls from Mar 2007 to Apr 2007
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Do you approve or disapprove of Scotland becoming an independent country?
Self-Funded or Unknown poll by Progressive Scottish Opinion, Apr 2007
Telephone interview with 1112 respondents 18 and older -
How would you vote in a referendum for Scotland to become independent within the EU?
Daily Telegraph poll by YouGov, Mar 2007
Online Panel interview with 1085 respondents 18 and older -
Do you think the union between Scotland and England is or is not worth maintaining?
The Sunday Times poll by YouGov, Jan 2007
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed (constitutional preference, five answers)?
The Sunday Times poll by YouGov, Jan 2007
Online Panel interview with 1005 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed (constitutional preference with six options)?
C4 news poll by YouGov, Jan 2007
Online Panel interview with 1061 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed? (Scottish Election Study, 1992)
Scottish Election Study poll by Scottish Community Planning Research, Aug 1992
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1416 respondents 18 and older -
How should Scotland be governed? (1979 Scottish Election Study)
Scottish Election Study poll by Scottish Community Planning Research, Oct 1979
Face-to-face, in home interview with 1647 respondents 18 and older