Migration

Public attitudes towards migration in Scotland: Exceptionality and possible policy implications

Author / Creator: David McCollunm

Media type: Academic Paper

Date published: 2014

 The public in Scotland does hold relatively positive views towards migration. This could be related to Scotland's experience of population movements. However there is evidence of some growing hostility towards migration and a possible link between nationalist leanings and opposition to ‘Others’. 


A Scottish Approach to immigration post-Brexit

Author / Creator: Mark Butterly

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: November 2017

A devolved immigration policy is needed for Scotland that would be designed to meet the country’s specific demographic challenges while strengthening universal rights for all workers.