When don t know s were taken into account, 49 percent of Scots would vote to remain in the Union and 43 percent were in favour of separation.
Scottish Conservative leader at Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, said: By my count, that s the sixth poll in a row showing majority support for staying in the UK.
The poll also revealed most Scots think recovery from COVID-19 was the most important issue facing the country today.
In contrast, only eight percent said independence is one of the top three issues facing Scotland.
When asked to choose up to three of the most important issues currently facing Scotland, 53 percent selected COVID-19 recovery, 48 percent said NHS and social care and 46 percent economy and jobs.
| UPDATED: 13:09, Sun, Jan 24, 2021
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Polls undertaken by survey companies on behalf of The Sunday Times revealed UK voting habits across the four nations of the United Kingdom to gauge attitudes towards the Union. In Scotland, polls found 49 percent backed independence compared to 44 percent against - a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent if the undecideds are excluded.