Table 1.
Definition of the urban–rural classification used
| Rural classification | Description* | % of study sample | % of Scottish population* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Cities | Settlements with population over 125 000 (i.e. Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh) | 23·8 | 38·9 |
| Other Urban | Other settlements with population over 10 000 | 23·2 | 30·3 |
| Accessible Towns | Settlements with population between 3000 and 10 000 and within a 30-min drive of a settlement with population 10 000 or more | 10·7 | 8·6 |
| Remote Towns | Settlements with population between 3000 and 10 000 and more than a 30-min drive to a settlement with population 10 000 or more | 15·7 | 4·1 |
| Accessible Rural | Settlements with population less than 3000 and within a 30-min drive of a settlement with population 10 000 or more | 8·8 | 11·2 |
| Remote Rural | Settlements with population less than 3000 and more than a 30-min drive to a settlement with population 10 000 or more | 17·7 | 7·0 |
*Scottish Government (2008)( 35 ).