More than seven in 10 Scots are worried about Brexit, new research has found, with over a quarter "very concerned" about the impact Britain quitting the European Union will have.
A total of 26% of people gave this as their response, while a further 21% said they were "somewhat concerned" with 24% a "little concerned"
Meanwhile a quarter (26%) of people said they were not concerned about quitting the EU, with 4% saying they did not know, according to data published by Citizens Advice Scotland.
A total of 2,010 Scots took part in the survey, carried out by Progressive between March 13 and 22.
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Of those who are worried about Brexit, the most common concern was the impact this would have on the cost of food and other essential items, with this cited by 65%.
Almost half (48%) raised concerns about travelling to Europe post Brexit, with 47% worried about the cost of energy bills and 45% worried about rising holiday expenses.
Meanwhile 44% of those who are worried about Brexit fear the decision will impact on the NHS, with the same number also concerned about human rights and financial matters.
Almost two fifths (39%) are concerned it could reduce consumer rights, while 19% fear it could make it harder to find a job.
Citizens Advice Scotland chair Rory Mair said: "Hopefully this research will provide a much-needed wake-up call to our political class about the extent of the concerns Scots have about the impact of Brexit.
"Whether they voted remain or leave, and regardless of their party loyalties, people across Scotland are clearly very uneasy about the effects of leaving the EU.
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"While our politicians squabble over the constitutional nuances, families have budgets to manage, businesses have decisions to make, and workers want to know what rights they will have.
"What people want is clarity. They want our leaders to get beyond the predictable point-scoring and instead start making meaningful decisions. In short, they want some leadership and direction. It is time for our politicians to step up and conduct this debate in a way which finally addresses that fact."
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