Outdoor Time and Activities Rise as Lockdown Eases

Tuesday, 8 October 2019
A Research Proposal to
from
56 Degree Insight Ltd
29th September 2020
Enjoying the Outdoors:
Monitoring the impact of
Coronavirus and social
distancing
Presentation of Wave 2 results
56 Degree Insight for
NatureScot

SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 2
Introduction
• Scotland entered the first stage of lockdown following an announcement on the 23rd
March 2020, with a number of measures put in place to slow the spread of
Coronavirus.
• At this point a stay at home message was central with only essential travel to be
undertaken, outdoor visits for exercise limited to one per day and time to be spent
only with other household members.
• This initial stage of lockdown lasted until the 28th May when rules were relaxed to
allow travel outside of local areas and for people from different households to meet
outdoors whilst maintaining physical distancing.
• NatureScot commissioned 56 Degree Insight to undertake research to measure the
Scottish population’s changing behaviours and attitudes in relation to outdoor
recreation and other engagement with nature during this period.
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SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results
Survey objectives
This survey of the Scottish population aimed to answer the following key questions and track how these changed over the period of
the Coronavirus crisis…
How are behaviours changing?
• How often are visits taken to the
outdoors?
• Who are visit takers?
• What are the details of these
visits?
(places, activities, distance
travelled).
How are attitudes to the
outdoors changing?
• What motivates people to spend
time outdoors?
• What benefits do people feel that
they are obtaining?
• What are their
perceptions/experiences of local
areas?
• Does having access to a garden
change behaviours & attitudes?
What longer term changes
might we see in the future?
• Do people expect to continue to
use their local greenspaces in a
different way in the future as
lockdown rules are eased and we
move to a new normal?
• Do people expect to continue to
engage differently with nature in
the future?
• How can NatureScot and partners
help people to change their
behaviours in the ways they want
to?
How is engagement with
nature changing?
• To what extent are people noticing
everyday nature?
• In what situations do they notice
nature (e.g. through a window, in
garden or in a local greenspace).
• Who is noticing nature most?
• How does engagement with
nature benefit people?

Survey approach
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To date two waves of online surveying have been undertaken as follows:
• 29th May to 5th June: 1,000 online interviews with a representative sample of adults in
Scotland with a focus on the initial period of lockdown from 23rd March to 28th May
2020.
• 5th to 12th September: comparable approach with 1,000 interviews with a
representative sample of the population plus 100 interviews with the BAME
population. Questions focused on the preceding 4 week period from around mid
August.
Demographic quotas based on gender, age, social class, ethnicity and region of residence
were applied to provide a nationally representative sample (aged 16+).
Data collection was delivered in partnership with consumer panel provider Dynata.
Data was weighted to further improve representativity.

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Participation in
outdoor recreation

Levels of participation have increased since the lockdown period with
more taking visits at least every week but fewer taking no visits
19%
10%
12%
25%
34%
10%
11%
14%
33%
33%
Never
Less often
Once a week
Several times a
week
Every day
Mid August to Mid September
23rd March to 28th May
80% took outdoor visits at least once a week
(v 71% March to May)
Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ during lockdown (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103)
10% took no visits
(v 19% March to May)

Compared to 2019, visit frequency levels continue to be higher with
significantly more people visiting at least once a week
22%
34% 29% 33%
22%
25%
21%
33%
16%
12%
14%
14%
26%
10% 19%
11%
14% 19% 16%
10%
March 2019* 23rd March to 28th May August 2019* Mid August to Mid September
Never
Less often
Once a week
Several times a week
Every day
*May and August 2019 data sourced from Scotland’s People and Nature Survey
Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ during
lockdown (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103)
Visited at least
once per week
60% 71% 64% 80%

Participation continues to be highest amongst the least deprived and
those in good health. Compared to early lockdown frequency increased
most amongst women and older age groups.
35% 30% 32% 34% 31% 33%
52%
29%
35% 30% 33% 28%
43%
27%
47%
33%
24%
45%
48% 49% 47%
47% 37%
40%
36%
47%
46% 47%
47%
42%
49%
38%
50%
46%
10% 12%
13% 9% 13%
6%
3%
18%
9%
12% 10% 17%
9%
12%
8% 10%
13%
10% 10% 7% 10% 9%
23%
6%
17%
9% 12% 10% 8% 6% 12% 7% 6%
17%
Male Female 16-34 35-54 55-69 70+ 10%
Least
Deprived
10%
Most
Deprived
ABC1 C2DE White BAME Yes No Very
good
Good Fair, Bad
or Very
Bad
At least daily At least once a week Less often Never
Gender Age SIMD Dog in home General Health
Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ during lockdown by population group (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103)
Socio-
economic Ethnicity
+4% +12% +5% +8% +11% +13% +13% +6% +6% +10% n/a +6% +9% +4% +8% +10%
AT LEAST ONCE A
WEEK: CHANGE FROM
MARCH/MAY TO
AUG/SEP

With lockdown easing, fewer people are spending less time outdoors
than a year ago while more have returned to ‘normal’ levels or are have
increased time outdoors
30%
12%
24%
20%
14%
11%
13%
35%
28%
12%
Decreased a lot Decreased a little No change Increased a little Increased a lot
23rd March to 28th May Mid August to Mid September
Amount of time spent outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103)
Overall 24% decreased time outside (vs 42% in
March/May). Greater decreases amongst:
• People aged 70+ (33%)
• People with poor or very poor health (30%)
• People aged 55-69 (30%)
Overall 40% increased time outside (vs 34%
in March/May). Greater increases amongst:
• People aged 16-24 (54%)
• Children in household (53%)
• Dog owners (47%)
• Women (44%)
Note: the question measured
cumulative time spent outdoors
compared to the same time a year
ago. This could be impacted on by both
the frequency and average duration of
visits taken.

32%
19%
5%
5%
4%
2%
1%
Adhering to lockdown/ rules/regulations
Still feel nervous/want to avoid any
risks/cautious
I am/was shielding
Want avoid other people/crowds
Poor weather
Too busy/ less time
Have returned to work
Adhering to rules and avoiding risks are the main reasons for continuing
to spend less time outdoors while those taking more visits are motivated
by health, free time and pent up demand as lockdown eases
12%
10%
9%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
4%
3%
3%
For exercise/ to get fit/ physically fitter
Good weather
More free time
Easing of COVID 19 restrictions allowed it
For mental health/wellbeing/to relax
To get out of the house/change of scene
Can't do other normal leisure activities
Something to do/bored
Feel safer outdoors than indoors
Working from home gives more flexibility
Avoiding other people/crowds
REASONS FOR INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING
LOCKDOWN
REASONS FOR DECREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING
LOCKDOWN
Reasons for changing amount of time spent outdoors during last 4 weeks (Base: Decreased time (343); Increased time (306)

Sticking to a new routine
“I got used to taking regular walks during
lockdown and trying to keep it up for my health.”
“Since I'm back at work I promised myself to
maintain some routine of when I had to fill my
days in lockdown..”
“Now that I am working from home I tend to make
more of an effort to go out and walk at
lunchtimes.”
Increased confidence
“Better rules in place and people using masks and
social distancing”
Easing of lockdown and pent up demand
“I hated being cooped up indoors and although I
was doing a lot of home improvements, I kept
running out of things to do. I was making up for
the loneliness too.”
“it was like being set free to venture outside so I
took advantage just incase of another lockdown.”
“Due to being only allowed out once a day during
lockdown, when it was eased I walked outside as
much as possible.”
Reasons for increasing mount of time spent outdoors during last 4 weeks
Some of those spending more time outdoors are sticking to new routines
while others are making the most of increased freedoms

While short walks continued to be the most common activity, with
lockdown easing a wider range of pursuits were undertaken
59%
56%
23%
19%
16%
14%
14%
14%
12%
11%
10%
9%
6%
5%
57%
46%
12%
8%
18%
14%
12%
8%
3%
6%
6%
Walking
<
2m
Walking
2-8m
Family
outing
Playing
outdoors
with
kids
Walking
8+m
Runningjogging
Sightseeing
Cycling
-
on
paths
and
tracks
Cycling
-
on
public
roads
Picnicking
Wildlife
watching
Hillwalking
Birdwatching
Cycling
off
paths/roads
Activities undertaken outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ initial lockdown period (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103) .
n/a n/a n/a

Compared to 2019 the population continues to participate in
a number of activities more frequently
May
2019*
March/
May 2020
Difference
July
2019*
Aug/Sep
2020
Difference
Any Walking 77% 89% +12 80% 89% +9
- Walking < 2 miles 34% 57% +23 34% 59% +25
- Walking 2-8 miles 40% 46% +6 43% 56% +13
- Walking 8 miles or more 4% 8% +4 3% 16% +13
- Hillwalking 3% 3% - 4% 9% +5
Any Cycling 8% 22% +14 7% 21% +14
Running/ jogging 5% 18% +13 5% 14% +9
Activities undertaken outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ initial lockdown
period (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103) .
*May and July2019 data sourced from Scotland’s People and Nature Survey
(Note: Differences in approach mean results from SPANS are not entirely comparable)

Participation in outdoor play, short walks, wildlife watching and running
has increased most while more leisurely pursuits such as sightseeing,
outings and picnics remain lower than a year ago
13%
15%
11%
13%
9%
20%
14%
17%
13%
17%
14%
17%
16%
16%
21%
16%
23%
26%
31%
42%
48%
48%
58%
54%
64%
42%
57%
55%
67%
61%
68%
64%
68%
69%
59%
69%
55%
54%
43%
40%
39%
36%
31%
33%
27%
38%
28%
28%
20%
22%
17%
19%
16%
15%
20%
15%
22%
21%
26%
18%
Playing outdoors with children
Walking - less than 2 miles
Other wildlifenature watching
Runningjogging
Birdwatching
Walking 2-8 miles
Cycling - on paths and tracks
Cycling - on public roads
Cycling - not on paths and tracks or roads
Wildcamping
Mountainbiking
Swimming outdoors
Fishing
Watersports
Hillwalkingmountaineering
Horse Riding
Walking - more than 8 miles
Picnicking
Family outing
Sightseeing/visiting attractions
Decreased No change Increased
Outdoor activities undertaken during the last 4 weeks compared to a year ago (excludes those stating activity was not relevant to them)
NET CHANGE
(Aug-Seo)
NET CHANGE
(Mar-May)
+26% -4%
+21% +11%
+19% +21%
+19% +9%
+18% +18%
+18% +9%
+14% +5%
+10% -3%
+6% -4%
+5% n/a
+3% n/a
+2% n/a
- n/a
- n/a
-1% -24%
-1% n/a
-2% -13%
-5% n/a
-6% n/a
-24% n/a

As longer distances are permitted on journeys the range of types of
places visited has increased
49%
42%
40%
34%
28%
22%
22%
16%
16%
16%
15%
13%
12%
6%
4%
42%
37%
44%
22%
11%
16%
13%
7%
7%
6%
8%
8%
9%
3%
3%
Local
Park
or
open
space
Paths/tracks
which
are
away
from
the
roadside
Roadside/
street
pavements
Woodlandforest
Beach
River
Village
Mountainhill
SeaSea
loch
Loch
Wildlife
area/nature
reserve
Farmland
Canal
Moorland
Cliff
Places visited during visits to outdoors taken for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/ initial lockdown period

15%
19%
19%
19%
19%
20%
17%
20%
20%
23%
19%
23%
27%
26%
24%
51%
46%
50%
52%
57%
55%
62%
61%
61%
57%
63%
55%
50%
55%
62%
34%
35%
31%
29%
24%
25%
21%
20%
19%
21%
18%
22%
23%
19%
15%
Paths/tracks which are away from the roadside
Local Park or open space
Woodlandforest
Roadside/ street pavements
Wildlife area/nature reserve
River
Farmland
Village
Canal
Mountainhill
Moorland
Loch
Beach
SeaSea loch
Cliff
Decreased No change Increased
Places visited during outdoor visits taken in the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago by population group (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103) .
Compared to a year ago visit levels have increased for a
number of types of place especially paths, parks and woodland
NET CHANGE
(Aug-Seo)
NET CHANGE
(Mar-May)
+19% +3%
+16% -
+13% +2%
+10% +4%
+5% -19%
+5% -14%
+4% -10%
- -16%
-1% -16%
-2% -22%
-2% -16%
-2% -27%
-5% -33%
-7% -28%
-9% -29%

The proportion travelling by car and distances travelled have
increased significantly since the early lockdown period
59%
41%
27%
73%
Travelled by car/other mode
Normally only walked
Aug/Sep 2020
Mar/May 2020
Distance travelled Mar/May Aug/Sep
Less than 2 miles 32% 8%
2-5 miles 41% 27%
6-10 miles 18% 23%
11-20 miles 6% 17%
More than 20 miles 4% 25%
Forms of transport used/distance travelled during visits to outdoors taken for leisure, recreation or
exercise during last 4 weeks/initial lockdown period (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103) .

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Other engagement
with nature

7 in 10 adults living in Scotland have access to a private garden
Access to private
garden, 72%
Access to private
communal garden,
13%
Access to other
private outdoor
space (e.g.
balcony, yard,
patio), 7%
No private garden
or other outdoor
space, 8%
Access to a private garden or other private outdoor space (Base: Wave 2:1,103) .
Overall 72% of Scottish adults have access to a
private garden but this is lower amongst:
• People with no access to a car – 47%
• People living in the 10% most deprived areas –
49%
• BAME population – 56%
• People living in large urban areas – 58%
• People aged under 35 – 59%

Engagement with nature in other ways has remained at the high levels
recorded during the initial lockdown area with more spending time
enjoying local wildlife but fewer relaxing in their garden
54%
47%
41%
36%
35%
62%
36%
42%
36%
30%
Sitting or relaxing in a garden or
other outdoor space attached to
my home
Enjoying nature or wildlife while
outdoors in my local area (e.g.
noticing the changing seasons,
trees coming into leaf, birds and
other wildlife)
Gardening, sowing seeds, growing
flowers or vegetables
Enjoying nature or wildlife in a
garden or other outdoor space
attached to my home
Enjoying nature or wildlife from
indoors (e.g. through a window)
Engagement with nature during last 4 weeks/initial lockdown period (Base: Wave 1:1,000; Wave 2:1,103) .

Correspondingly, large percentages state that the time they are spending
undertaking these activities has increased compared to 2019
Engagement with nature during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago
8%
7%
6%
7%
13%
47%
52%
54%
52%
49%
45%
41%
40%
40%
38%
Sat/relaxed in garden or other outdoor space
attached to home
Enjoyed nature or wildlife in a garden or other
outdoor space attached to home
Enjoyed nature or wildlife from indoors
Gardening, sowing seeds, growing flowers,
vegetables
Enjoyed nature or wildlife while outdoors in
the local area
Decreased No change Increased NET CHANGE
(Aug-Seo)
NET CHANGE
(Mar-May)
+37% +44%
+34% +35%
+34% +34%
+33% +35%
+25% +14%

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Benefits of outdoor
recreation and nature

62%
58%
56%
38%
36%
34%
31%
30%
23%
19%
7%
7%
70%
54%
46%
26%
32%
18%
18%
38%
19%
11%
Health/exercise
Enjoy
fresh
air/pleasant
weather
Relax/Unwind
Enjoy
scenery/wildlife
Peace/quiet
Spend
time
with
family/household
members
Be
somewhere
I
like
Manage
stress/improve
mental
wellbeing
Exercise
a
dog
Entertain
child(ren)
Challenge
myself
Take
part
in
sport/hobby
Motivation for outdoor visits taken for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks and initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020) -5% or more.
n/a
While health and exercise continues to be the most common motivation
for spending time outdoors, other factors have become more important
n/a n/a

44% 47% 44% 39% 38% 37% 34% 37%
19%
23%
14% 21%
14% 21%
13%
19%
MAR/MAY - It helped
me to de-stress,
relax and unwind
AUG/SEP - It helped
me to de-stress,
relax and unwind
MAR/MAY - It made
me feel energised
and revitalised
AUG/SEP - It made
me feel energised
and revitalised
MAR/MAY - I felt
closer to nature
AUG/SEP - I felt
closer to nature
MAR/MAY - It
improved my
physical health
(through exercise
and physical activity)
AUG/SEP - It
improved my
physical health
(through exercise
and physical activity)
Agree slightly Agree strongly
An increased percentage appreciate the benefits of time spent outdoors –
in particular health and wellbeing
Benefits of time outdoors and other engagement with nature during lockdown (agree slightly + agree strongly responses)
March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep
It helped me to de-stress, relax and
unwind
It made me feel energised and
revitalised
I felt closer to nature It improved my physical health
(through exercise & physical activity)
63%
70%
58% 60%
52%
58%
47%
56%

42% 41% 36% 37%
45% 40% 35% 37%
26%
33% 28%
35%
31%
19% 25%
17%
15%
19%
14%
18%
16%
20%
14%
15%
MAR/MAY - I've
noticed a
reduction in
noise levels
AUG/SEP - I've
noticed a
reduction in
noise levels
MAR/MAY - I've
noticed a
reduction in
pollution in my
local area
AUG/SEP - I've
noticed a
reduction in
pollution in my
local area
MAR/MAY - I
have noticed
more wildlife
and nature than
I usually do
AUG/SEP - I have
noticed more
wildlife and
nature than I
usually do
MAR/MAY -
Nature has
become more
important to my
health and
wellbeing
AUG/SEP -
Nature has
become more
important to my
health and
wellbeing
MAR/MAY - I've
enjoyed not
using my car so
much
AUG/SEP - I've
enjoyed not
using my car so
much
MAR/MAY - I've
become more
familiar with my
local
greenspaces
AUG/SEP - I've
become more
familiar with my
local
greenspaces
March -
May
August -
Sep
March -
May
August -
Sep
March -
May
August -
Sep
March -
May
August -
Sep
March -
May
August -
Sep
March -
May
August -
Sep
I’ve noticed a reduction in
noise levels
I’ve noticed a reduction in
pollutions in my local area
I’ve noticed more wildlife
and nature than I usually
do
Nature has become more
important to my health
and wellbeing
I’ve enjoyed not using my
car so much
I’ve become more familiar
with my local greenspaces
As lockdown has eased, fewer notice reduced noise and pollution but
more are finding nature beneficial to wellbeing and enjoying not using
their car
General experiences of lockdown (agree slightly + agree strongly)
73%
Since lockdown first started in March…
60% 61%
54%
60% 59%
49%
55%
42%
53%
42%
50%

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Problems experienced

Similar to the initial lockdown period, other people behaving
irresponsibly, problems maintaining social distancing and cyclists on
pavements were common issues
Problems experienced while visiting the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4 weeks/the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020) – 10% or more
39%
37%
39%
25%
22%
30%
21% 21% 20%
10%
36% 36%
35%
34%
28%
27%
23%
19%
15%
10%
Cyclists on the
pavement
Problems
maintaining social
distancing while
outside
Other people
behaving
inconsiderately or
irresponsibly
Cars parked on
pavements
Overgrown path Concerns about
infection (e.g.
from touching
gates)
Increased traffic
speeds on local
roads
Safety concerns Finding that you
can't access the
outdoor places
you usually visit
A restrictive sign -
for example
'Private', 'No
Entry', 'Keep Out'
Mar/May Aug/Sep

A number of ‘new’ issues were also reported by a significant minority of
visit takers
Problems experienced while visiting the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during last 4
weeks/the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020) – 10% or more
33% 32%
18%
11% 10%
Litter/fly tipping or
human waste
A lack of public toilet
facilities
Places you visit are
too
busy/overcrowded
Difficulties finding a
place to park
Damage or waste
casues by
irresponsible
wildcamping

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Looking to the future

Encouragingly, the percentage of people expecting to spend more time
outdoors after the crisis is over has remained at similar levels to those
recorded in May
3%
6%
38%
31%
18%
3% 5%
39%
29%
20%
A lot less than before
lockdown
A little less than before
lockdown
About the same as before
lockdown
A little more than before
lockdown
A lot more than before
lockdown
Mar/Mar Aug/Sep
Higher amongst:
• Those aged under 35 (56%)
• People with children (62%)
• Dog in home(58%)
• Women (52%)
• People with car access (51%)
Higher amongst:
• BAME population (21%)
• Residents of 10% most deprived areas (14%)
• No car access (14%)
Higher amongst:
• Men (46%)
• Aged 70 and over (58%)
Extent expect the amount visit the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise will change after lockdown
8% expect to visit less in future 49% expect to visit more in future
39% expect no change

41% 42% 43% 45% 45% 43% 39% 40% 37% 35%
27% 27% 20% 21% 17% 19%
19% 19%
12% 15%
MAR/MAY - I will
encourage my
children to
spend more time
outdoors
AUG/SEP - I will
encourage my
children to
spend more time
outdoors
MAR/MAY - I will
continue to
travel less for
non essential
journeys
AUG/SEP - I will
continue to
travel less for
non essential
journeys
MAR/MAY - I will
make more use
of my local
greenspace
AUG/SEP - I will
make more use
of my local
greenspace
MAR/ MAY - I
will try to cycle
more rather
than using the
car
AUG/SEP - I will
try to cycle more
rather than
using the car
MAR/MAY - I
would like to do
more to help
look after local
nature and
wildlife
AUG/SEP - I
would like to do
more to help
look after local
nature and
wildlife
Other positive plans for the future have also remained at high levels,
similar to those recorded in June
March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep March - May August - Sep
I will encourage my children to
spend more time outdoors
I will continue to travel less for
non essential journeys
I will make more use of my local
greenspace
I will try to cycle more rather
than using the car
I would like to do more to help
look after local nature and
wildlife
Agreement with statements about the future (agree slightly + agree strongly). Base excludes those indicating statement is ‘not applicable to me’.
58%
In the future…
59%
63%
66%
62% 62% 58% 59%
49% 50%

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Summary

Summary
As lockdown eased, the population continued to engage with nature
more than in 2019
• During the August/early September 80% took visits to the outdoors at
least once a week - a higher percentage than during the initial March-
May period of lockdown (74%) and higher than in August 2019 (64%).
• 2 in 5 (39%) reported spending more time outdoors than during the
same period during 2019. People most likely to state that this was
the case included those aged under 25, those with children in their
household and women.
• A desire to stay fit and healthy, relaxation, more free time and a lack
of alternative leisure pursuits were key motivations.
• However, a quarter (24%) spent less time outdoors with older people
and those in poor health more likely to state that this was the case.
This percentage has decreased somewhat since the initial lockdown
period (40%).
While many travelled further from home on outdoor visits,
participation close to home and in gardens also remained high
• While during the initial lockdown period time outdoors was
predominantly spent very close to home on roadside pavements and
in local parks, by August/ early September a much wider range of
places were visited and a wider variety of activities were undertaken
as the population ventured further afield.
• Also around 2 in 5 Scots indicated that compared to the same time
last year, they spent more time relaxing in their garden (45%
increased participation), enjoying nature in their garden (+41%)
and/or enjoying nature or wildlife from indoors (+40%)

Summary
Continued benefits from time spent outdoors and in nature
• During August and early September seeking physical and mental
health benefits was vital in decisions to visit the outdoors with 62%
motivated by health and exercise while 56% sought to relax and
unwind.
• Related, an increased proportion reported that after spending time
outdoors they felt that they had gained health and wellbeing benefits
- 70% felt it helped them to de-stress, relax and unwind (up from
63% for March-May), 60% said it made them feel energised and
revitalised (vs 58%) and 56% agreed that it improved their physical
health (vs 47%).
• Also, an increased proportion spent time outdoors so that they could
be with family or other household members (34%).
Sustained perceptions of environmental benefits
• Most also continued to see positive changes in their local area
although some of these were at lower levels than in the initial survey
wave.
• Specifically, 54% noticed reduced pollution in their local area (vs 61%
in June) and 60% noticed a reduction in noise levels (v 73%).
• However increased percentages agreed that nature had become
more important to their health and wellbeing (55% v 49%) or that
they’d enjoyed not using their car so much (53% v 42%).

Summary
As people visited more outdoor places, a wider range of issues have
been encountered
• Some people experienced problems while visiting the outdoors
during this period of lockdown.
• In common with the March to May period, the most common issues
were cyclists on pavements (39%), difficulties maintaining social
distancing while outside (36%) and other people behaving
inconsiderately (35%).
• Also with the easing of lockdown measures a number of ‘new’ issues
were reported by many including finding litter, fly tipping or human
waste (33%) and a lack of public toilet facilities (32%).
When the crisis is over…
• As recorded in the June survey, half of the population (49%) expect to
spend more time outdoors for recreation in future than before the
crisis.
• People most likely to plan to spend more time outdoors in future
included people with children (62%), people aged under 35 (56%) and
dog owners (58%).
• Interest in making other positive life changes also remained at the
high levels recorded in June. Most significantly over two thirds would
like to encourage their children to spend more time outdoors (69%)
and/or continue to travel less for non essential journeys (66%).

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