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Case studies

Find out how people and organisations across Scotland have used census data.

  1. Learning the language in Dundee

    How Dundee City Council used census data to help target its language classes.

  2. Building a new community campus in Fife

    The census helped the Scottish Government make decisions about a £24m community campus in Anstruther.

  3. Providing healthcare on Lewis

    NHS Western Isles uses census data to help remote communities stay connected with health services.

  4. Helping BSL users access services

    How census information helped in the development of a new service for British Sign Language users.

  5. Making the case for the Queensferry Crossing

    Transport Scotland used census information to help decide on the need, the size, and the location of the new Queensferry Crossing bridge.

  6. Supporting dads in Edinburgh

    Edinburgh charity Dads Rock reached new audiences with the help of Scotland's Census.