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Press Release: Over half of Scots have never heard of the Scottish Enlightenment
Press Release: Over half of Scots have never heard of the Scottish Enlightenment

Our survey shows more than half of Scots have not heard of the Scottish Enlightenment, find out why we asked the question.

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Press release – Many Scots are one emergency away from debt
Press release – Many Scots are one emergency away from debt

New findings from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker reveal a significant of Scots are just one unexpected bill away from crisis.

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Press Release: Urgent housing reform needed to secure Scotland’s economic future
Press Release: Urgent housing reform needed to secure Scotland’s economic future

New report calls for bold action on housing to secure long-term economic growth and reduce inequality across Scotland.

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025

Read insights from the May 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, what do people think about the economy and how is affecting their life in Scotland?

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025

Our latest independent economic tracker reveals the economy is emerging as a key priority as 62% of Scots say conditions have worsened in past year.

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - November 2024

Our quarterly economic tracker from a panel of over 40,000 people in Scotland reveals green shoots of optimism in August have faded and poses big questions ahead of the Scottish Budget.

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Catch up with past events

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025 Insights
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025 Insights

Catch up with the May 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker results. What do people think about the economy and how does this affect their spending intentions?

The Care Economy with Tim Jackson
The Care Economy with Tim Jackson

Catch up with the recording of Professor Tim Jackson in conversation with Sarah Ivory at the EICC

Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025 Insights
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025 Insights

Hear the first quarterly Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker insights from 2025 with reflections from Gary Gillespie and Kathryn Welch.