New Statistical Bulletin released - Public views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) today published ‘Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland - Secondary Analysis: Findings from the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey April 2010’.

The initial findings were published on Thursday, 1 July 2010 shortly after their release. This more detailed report provides secondary analysis of the findings by age, gender, community background and Education and Library Board area.

The bulletin includes topics such as:

• Views on the importance of Ulster-Scots as part of the culture, history and heritage of Northern Ireland
• Participation in Ulster-Scots activities and attendance at Ulster-Scots events
• Public knowledge of the Plantation of Ulster
• Views on providing option to learn about Ulster-Scots culture, history and language in schools
• Awareness of the Ulster-Scots language and level of aspiration to learn more about it
• How many people perceive themselves to be an Ulster-Scot.
• The bulletin is available on the DCAL website

or from the

Tel: 028 9051 5100

Email: philip.spotswood@dcalni.gov.uk

Notes to editors:

1. This bulletin presents findings from the April 2010 Omnibus Survey which was based on a systematic random sample of 2,200 addresses. There were 1,212 respondents, aged 16 and over, to the Ulster-Scots questions. The data are weighted in relation to the number of eligible adults at each address.
2. For media enquiries please contact DCAL Communications Office 028 9051 5048. Out of office hours, contact the EIS Duty Press Officer on pager 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned