Minimum pricing and underage drinkers
23 October 2012
Carolyn Black of Ipsos MORI Scotland explores the potential impact of alcohol minimum pricing on underage drinkers.

Nelson’s Column: Social Media. Did the Welsh & Scots Support England in Euro 2012?
27 June 2012
In his second Nelson's Column for The Wall, Andrew Nelson looks at Euro2012 to show how social listening can provide valuable insights into national identity.

Our poll in Scotland for The Times: Clarification
23 October 2012
Following a recent report of an Ipsos MORI poll in the media, we have released the following statement of clarification.

Planning an ‘independence generation’ – can the SNP persuade voters to back an autonomous Scotland?
20 October 2011
Mark Diffley analyses the mood among Scottish voters ahead of the SNP party conference in Inverness.

Political Commentary - Will May 3rd Be A Dreich Day For Labour In Scotland?
17 April 2007
According to political folklore, the results of general elections are dependent on the weather. If polling day is cold, wet and grey — a dreich day as us Scots would say — it was long assumed that the Conservatives would benefit. Their supporters, the argument went, were more likely than Labour's supporters to brave the weather. A forecast of warmth and sunshine, in contrast, was seen as a positive omen for Labour's fortunes.

Politics Blog: Salmond has Labour in a zugzwang
28 October 2011
Christopher Mclean asks, should the Scottish Labour Party campaign for devolution max in an attempt to with the Scottish electorate, or oppose the SNP and independence outright?

Polls Apart: The SNP Victory in Scotland
16 May 2011
Mark Diffley writes for Holyrood Magazine that people shouldn't be too suprised at the scale of the SNP's victory

Public Attitudes Towards Scotland's Constitutional Future
6 March 2012
Our latest poll for The Times shows that while 39% of Scots support full independence, 71% support Devolution Max

Referendum or Opinion Poll?
2 June 2000
Brian Souter's privately funded "referendum" in Scotland on the repeal of Section 28/2A of the Local Government Act reached its conclusion this week in an inevitable flurry of recrimination about its significance, if any. The Scottish Executive, in dismissing it, described it as a "flawed opinion poll". This is entirely a misuse of the term.

Reforming public services in Scotland
7 May 2013
Reform to public services in Scotland is inevitable but whoever is charged with implementing change is likely to face public resistance