He admitted Scotland had been a "graveyard" for anti-EU party Ukip but insisted its fortunes were changing north of the Border.
He spoke as a poll showed 58% of Scots believe there should be a referendum on Britain's EU membership.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said he is confident his party will win seats in the Scottish Parliament, as a new poll showed a majority of Scots want a referendum on EU membership.
He admitted Scotland had been a "graveyard" for anti-EU party Ukip but insisted its fortunes were changing north of the Border.
He spoke as a poll showed 58% of Scots believe there should be a referendum on Britain's EU membership.
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