MORE than two-thirds of people in Scotland feel empathy for refugees, according to a survey.
The poll commissioned by the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) found positive attitudes towards people seeking refugee protection in Scotland.
It indicated that 69% of the 1,000 respondents agreed with the statement “refugees are ordinary people just like us”.
Support for diversity was also said to increase, with 44% agreeing new refugee communities make Scotland a more vibrant place to live, with the figure rising to 57% among 18 to 24-year-olds.
A quarter (25%) said Scotland should welcome more refugees, while 40% believe the country should continue to welcome the same number.
It comes ahead of Refugee Festival Scotland, running from June 20-30, which aims to highlight the talents of those seeking protection here with more than 100 events taking place over the 10 days.
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