Faith and Public Life in Scotland: A National Assessment of Christian
Attitudes and Engagement

Scottish Christians’ perceptions of faith and public life are rapidly changing in relation to the current social and political environment. Drawing on responses collected in October–November 2025 from over 1,000 engaged Christians across denominations and political affiliations, this study highlights the strong communal commitment, significant
internal diversity, and growing uncertainty regarding political representation that Christians in Scotland express today.
Political affiliation among Scottish Christians is highly fragmented, as the majority of Scottish Christians are uncertain or “Don't Know” whom they will support in the upcoming election. When asked about political affiliation, some groups show modest leanings, including Catholics who, by and large, support historically mainstream parties; however, indecision ultimately emerges as the most unifying feature across denominations, as many Scottish Christians feel politically homeless. Taken together, these findings challenge simplified narratives about Christianity in Scotland. Scottish Christians are not disengaged—with roughly four in five respondents reporting active participation in church life—nor are they monolithic or uniformly conservative. They demonstrate strong commitment to faith and community, yet remain
divided in their political visions, reflecting a landscape shaped less by apathy than by genuine ideological diversity.