A new Survation poll has found that most Scots believe they are more secure as part of the UK, with strong support for retaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent and membership in key international alliances.
The survey, commissioned by Scotland in Union, shows that nearly half (47%) of respondents believe Scotland is safer and has more global influence within the UK, compared to 35% who think the country would be more secure if independent.
At a time of increasing international instability, the poll also reveals that a clear majority (56%) support retaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, Trident, while just 22% oppose it.
The poll also highlights overwhelming public support for the UK’s membership in key global organisations, with respondents recognising the importance of the country’s role on the world stage.
- 80% said NATO membership is important
- 76% support UK membership of the UN Security Council
- 74% back the UK’s place in the G7
These findings come after SNP leader John Swinney reaffirmed the party’s opposition to nuclear weapons, rejecting a call from former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford to rethink the stance.
Alastair Cameron, chair of Scotland in Union, said the results highlight public awareness of the UK’s security and diplomatic advantages.
“Current global tensions and uncertainties reinforce how important the UK’s strength and influence is for people in Scotland. As part of the UK, we have a seat at the top table, and international influence which a separate Scotland would lack. This poll shows that most Scots value the benefit of being part of the UK.”
Cameron also said the results should force pro-independence parties to reconsider their stance on nuclear deterrence.
“Scots also support retaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, something that should give the out-of-touch nationalists of the SNP and the Scottish Greens urgent pause for thought. This is another detailed study which shows Scots understand the advantages of remaining together in the UK.”
“It’s time the SNP listened to the majority of Scots and stopped its damaging campaign to break up the UK.”
Methodology and Verification
The poll, conducted between 6-13 March 2025, surveyed 1,012 Scots aged 16+ via online interviews. Given the politically sensitive nature of the topic, those wishing to verify the data, including survey questions and demographic breakdowns, can do so here and here. The survey followed standard methodological practices, accounting for differential response rates among demographic groups.
The findings reflect a broader trend of public support for strong defence ties and international engagement at a time of global instability.
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Only 47% believe that Scotland is safer in the uk. This means that 53% believe that Independence makes little or no difference! Similarly 44% of Scottish responses again are ambivalent towards or directly oppose nuclear wepaons. Presentation of statistics! Amazing how a few words can easily slant opinion. It is the gap between the for or against that is most interesting.
While we have nuclear capability we are increasingly dependent on them for last resort defence with the significantly and continually reducing conventional capability. The result is that in the event of a major conflict we would be deciding on nuclear response much sooner than would be the case if our armed forces had not been continually cut back to save tax. And from a recent report we only possess around 150,000 rifles to equip all of our armed forces – worrying indeed especially asacross the board the ammunition resupply and other necessary equipment will also be lacking.
The over-reliance on nuclear and the long discredited peace dividend post 2010 is a disaster in the making, and as the majority of readers observe we are barely capable of conducting a relatively minor police action and even then at least partially dependent on US support. I am sure that these same readers would be happy to be part of a new Dad’s Army but armed with what? Back to the pitchforks and broom handles I fear, and nowadays pitchforks are hard to come by, so sharpened sticks it is!
Why would we need a new dads army.. the UK is only in danger of air attack.. that is it.. unless we go to war with France or Russia somehow conquers the whole of Europe there is no way we will invaded.. that is why their is essentially no conventional reason why we would go nuclear as it’s pretty much not possible to invade the UK.
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