Band 8+: The table below shows the result of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.

The table presents data derived from a survey of 6,800 Scottish adults aged 16 years and older, which explored their engagement in various cultural activities over the past year.

Overall, the findings reveal that younger individuals (ages 16-24) exhibited a higher propensity for engaging in cultural performances compared to older age groups, while participation in computer-based activities was notably low across all demographics.

Specifically, the participation in cultural activities varied significantly by age group. Among those aged 16-24, 35% reported engaging in any form of performance, making it the most prevalent activity in this cohort. In contrast, for individuals aged 25-44 and 45-74, participation in performances was markedly lower, at 22% and 17%, respectively. Similarly, engagement in visual arts was also highest among the youngest demographic, with 30% involvement, whereas this figure diminished in older groups, reaching only 11% among those aged 45-74. The interest in undertaking crafts saw a varied distribution, with 22% participation in the 45-74 age bracket, while younger adults participated at a rate of 11%. This indicates a distinct preference for performance and visual arts in younger adults compared to crafts favored by their older counterparts.

Examining the other cultural activities, cultural purchases reflected a relatively consistent engagement across age groups, ranging from 11% among the 16-24 age group to 18% for the 45-74 cohort. Participation in writing activities was markedly low, particularly amongst older demographics, with only 6% of those aged 25-44 and a mere 5% in the 45-74 bracket taking part. Conversely, computer-based activities yielded the lowest engagement overall, with participation rates of 10% in the 16-24 group, declining to 5% among those aged 45-74. These statistics illustrate that age significantly influences the types of cultural activities pursued, with younger Scottish adults favoring performances and visual arts, while older adults tend to engage more in crafts and cultural purchases.