In 2023, there were approximately 631,970 people living in Glasgow, with a further 523,250 people living in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, the first and second most-populated Scottish council areas respectively. The region of Fife is also heavily populated, with approximately 373,210 people living there. The least populated areas are the islands of Scotland such as Orkney, estimated to have only 22,000 people there.

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner. The Survey of Diet Among Children in Scotland, 2010 survey continued the work of the Survey of Sugar Intake among Children in Scotland, 2006 (held at the Archive under SN 6250), to monitor progress towards the Scottish Dietary Target for sugar intake in children. The 2010 survey also aimed to investigate the purchasing behaviours of children around the school day using a newly designed Food Purchasing Module (FPM). The survey was carried out by the University of Aberdeen, ScotCen Social Research, and the University of Hertfordshire. Dietary targets for the Scottish population were published in 1996 as part of the Scottish Diet Action Plan. The targets were based on the UK Dietary Reference Values for selected nutrients and on patterns of food consumption in Scotland which were derived from National Food Survey data from 1989-1991. The 2006 survey aimed to monitor progress towards the Scottish Dietary Target for sugar intake in children, and the 2010 survey continued this work. The main aim of the 2010 survey was to estimate the intake of non-milk extrinsic sugars (NMES), total fat and saturated fatty acids and other nutrients and foods and drinks in a nationally representative sample of children aged 3-16 years living in Scotland in 2010. Additional aims were to:estimate the intake of NMES and other macronutrients and micronutrients in all children and in sub-groups divided by age, sex, deprivation category and urban/rural residence;estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in all children and in subgroups divided by age, sex, deprivation category and urban/rural residence;investigate associations between selected nutrients and foods and overweight and obesity in all children;determine the levels of physical activity and inactivity in all children and in subgroups divided by age, sex, deprivation category and urban/rural residence;investigate associations between physical activity and inactivity and overweight and obesity in all children and in sub-groups divided by age and sex;compare intakes of nutrients and foods, the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and levels of physical activity and inactivity with data from the 2006 survey. For further information, see the documentation, and the Food Standards Agency Survey of Diet among Children in Scotland webpage. Main Topics: The face-to-face interview was conducted using Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) and used some modules which are currently used for the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) (held at the Archive under GN 33320). Information was collected from the child's parent or guardian on household composition and the household reference person (HRP), the main food provider (MFP), and the child's physical activity. Height, weight and waist measurements of the child were also taken. Data were also collected on the child's food purchasing behaviour using a newly developed Food Purchasing Module (FPM). The FPM included CAPI questions and a self-completion questionnaire. The FPM was newly designed for the 2010 survey to assess the food and drink purchasing habits of school children outside of school on school days. in addition, the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) collected information on the child's diet over the past 2-3 months, and foods usually eaten. There were two versions of the FFQ: one for children aged 3-11 years and the other for children aged 12-16 years. A parent or guardian was asked to complete the FFQ and the interview on behalf of younger group with help from the child where appropriate. The older group were asked to complete the FFQ and the questions in the interview relating to physical activity and food purchasing behaviour with help from a parent or guardian as necessary. Nutrient intakes were subsequently calculated from the FFQs using an in-house calculation programme, developed by the University of Aberdeen. Multi-stage stratified random sample Face-to-face interview Self-completion Clinical measurements

Noise maps showing areas that are relatively louder or quieter, measured in decibels (dB), for industry noise within agglomerations in 2021. The data represents the evening levels (Leve) – the annual average A-weighted long-term sound over the evening period (19:00-23:00). Qualifying agglomerations are urban areas with populations in excess of 100,000 people, i.e. Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow.

Scottish Ministers commissioned strategic noise mapping analysis to meet the requirements of the Environmental Noise Directive (Directive 2002/49/EC), which is legally implemented in Scotland thorough the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006, as amended by the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018.

Noise maps are used to identify areas where noise levels are high and, by linking population data, estimate how many people are affected. This aids in the production of noise action plans to manage noise and reduce noise levels where appropriate.

Noise maps showing areas that are relatively louder or quieter, measured in decibels (dB), for industry noise within agglomerations in 2021. The data represents the day-evening-night levels (Lden) which are annual average noise levels with separate weightings for the evening and night periods. Day, evening and night periods are defined as 07.00 to 19.00, 19.00 to 23.00 and 23.00 to 07.00 respectively. Qualifying agglomerations are urban areas with populations in excess of 100,000 people, i.e. Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow. Scottish Ministers commissioned strategic noise mapping analysis to meet the requirements of the Environmental Noise Directive (Directive 2002/49/EC), which is legally implemented in Scotland thorough the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006, as amended by the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018. Noise maps are used to identify areas where noise levels are high and, by linking population data, estimate how many people are affected. This aids in the production of noise action plans to manage noise and reduce noise levels where appropriate.

Noise maps showing areas that are relatively louder or quieter, measured in decibels (dB), for industry noise within agglomerations in 2021. The data represents the 16-hour daytime level (LAeq,16h) - the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound level over a 16-hour time period (07:00-23:00). Qualifying agglomerations are urban areas with populations in excess of 100,000 people, i.e. Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow.

Scottish Ministers commissioned strategic noise mapping analysis to meet the requirements of the Environmental Noise Directive (Directive 2002/49/EC), which is legally implemented in Scotland thorough the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006, as amended by the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018.

Noise maps are used to identify areas where noise levels are high and, by linking population data, estimate how many people are affected. This aids in the production of noise action plans to manage noise and reduce noise levels where appropriate.