The table presents a breakdown of the proportion of surveyed Scottish adults from different age groups who participated in a variety of cultural activities over the past 12 months.
The most notable observation is that creative activities, such as dancing, acting, singing, and playing musical instruments, accounted for the highest proportion of participants. In contrast, writing and computer-based activities recorded the lowest levels of engagement.
Specifically, among those aged 16-24, approximately 35 percent participated in various performances, while 30 percent engaged in visual arts. The 25-44 age group also showed a preference for performance-related activities, with participation at 22 percent, compared to just 6 and 9 percent for writing and computer-based pursuits, respectively.
Craft activities and cultural purchases showed similar participation rates among the two younger groups, at 11 and 17 percent, respectively. In comparison, craft activities emerged as the leading pursuit among individuals aged 45-74, where writing and computer-based activities each accounted for 5 percent.
Furthermore, among all adults aged 16 and over, participation in performances exceeded 22 percent, while writing and technology-based pursuits remained below 10 percent. The other three categories fell within these ranges.