Scotland Poll Results - What Scotland Thinks

Following the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, does the Scottish government have a mandate for a second independence referendum or not?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 11 May 2021 to 14 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

To what extent do you feel favourably or unfavourably about Willie Rennie?

Results from 9 polls, conducted from 11 December 2020 to 14 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

In the regional vote did you vote for the party you most wanted to win, vote tactically to stop the party you least like from winning, vote to elect as many pro-independence MSPs or vote to elect as many pro-union MSPs as possible?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

In the constituency vote did you vote for the party you most wanted to win or did you vote to try and stop the party you liked least from winning?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide on the question wording for a second independence referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide on the composition of the electorate for a second independence referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide the legal terms of a second independence referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Should the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, the UK Government, or the Scottish and UK Governments jointly decide the date of a second independence referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until the pro-independence side has agreed the key features of an independent Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 60% of Scots support independence?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 50% of Scots support independence?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until the economy and employment levels have recovered to precrisis levels?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until coronavirus has been eliminated?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that the best way for the UK government to make a case for the Union would be to demonstrate how it is better than the Scottish government?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Do you agree or disagree that the best way for the UK government to make a case for the Union would be to encourage better cooperation with Scottish institutions and be more inclusive of Scottish views?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Do you agree or disagree that there needs to be greater alignment of policy and messaging on key issues such as COVID between the Scottish and UK Governments?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Do you agree or disagree that a more productive and collaborative relationship between the Scottish and UK governments would be good for Scotland?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I want the UK and Scottish governments to cooperate better in areas that affect my life?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Do you agree or disagree that the Scottish and UK Governments cooperate well today?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Perceptions of government & the Union

Which statement about a Second Referendum on Scottish Independence is closest to your view?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should have a referendum immediately?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until power to hold one has been granted by the UK government in Westminster?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until at least 20-30 years (a generation) has passed since the first referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you agree or disagree that Scotland should not hold a second referendum on independence until polls consistently show that 50% of Scots want a referendum within two years?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you think there should be a second referendum on independence after the Scottish elections?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of how it would negotiate with the UK?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of how it would pay for public services like the NHS and schools?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its tax policy?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its citizenship entitlements?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its security and defence arrangements including NATO membership?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of the pathway to joining the European Union?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its currency?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its head of state and constitution?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you feel confident that you know what an Independent Scotland would look like in terms of its border arrangements with England?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you believe that campaigners for Independence have given enough information about what Scotland would be like if it became Independent for you to make a fully informed choice at a future referendum?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 7 May 2021 to 8 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Generally speaking, do you think the rest of the UK has been easing lockdown rules too fast, too slow, or at about the right pace?

Results from 4 polls, conducted from 6 August 2020 to 16 March 2021

Data from Scotland Policy issues

Imagine there was another referendum on Scottish independence, do you think the Yes campaign would be more likely to win if it was led by Alex Salmond or by Nicola Sturgeon?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 2 May 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland The Scottish independence referendum

Do you think the Scottish Liberal Democrats’ plans to ensure Scotland recovers from the coronavirus pandemic are good or bad?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

Do you think the Scottish Green Party’s plans to ensure Scotland recovers from the coronavirus pandemic are good or bad?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

Do you think Scottish Labour’s plans to ensure Scotland recovers from the coronavirus pandemic are good or bad?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

Do you think the Scottish Conservatives’ plans to ensure Scotland recovers from the coronavirus pandemic are good or bad?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

Do you think the SNP’s plans to ensure Scotland recovers from the coronavirus pandemic are good or bad?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

Has the Alba Party made you more or less likely to support independence?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders Policy issues

If the Scottish National Party win the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections, do you think there should be a referendum on Scottish independence in the next 2 years, 5 years, 10 years or never?

Results from 1 poll, conducted from 30 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Which of the following potential outcomes from the Holyrood elections in May do you think provides the best mandate for a second independence referendum?

Results from 3 polls, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders The Scottish independence referendum

Do you understand what is meant by a ‘supermajority’ for independence?

Results from 3 polls, conducted from 16 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders The Scottish independence referendum

How would you be likely to use your regional vote in a Scottish Parliament election? (2021 Scottish Parliament campaign period)

Results from 20 polls, conducted from 29 March 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Do you think Alex Salmond is or is not fit for public office?

Results from 4 polls, conducted from 2 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Do you, or do you not, think Willie Rennie is trustworthy?

Results from 4 polls, conducted from 2 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

Do you, or do you not, think Willie Rennie is honest?

Results from 4 polls, conducted from 2 April 2021 to 4 May 2021

Data from Scotland Elections, parties & leaders

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