Almost three-quarters of Scots over the age of 60 are concerned about the fate of their pensions in an independent Scotland, according to a poll.

The Survation poll found 72 per cent are either very or somewhat concerned about how the state pension would be funded in the event of a Yes vote in next month's referendum.

Almost half (48%) said they also had concerns about the funding of their private pensions under independence. Meanwhile, 59% said they did not feel well enough informed.

The poll put support for Yes in the age group at 32.6%, with No at 54.8% and 12.6% undecided.

The poll of 1,003 Scots over the age of 60 was carried out last week.

Conservative MSP Annabel Goldie said: "Supported by the broad economy of the UK, we know our pensions are safe. With Alex Salmond's independence our pensions are not."

A spokesman for Yes Scotland said: "The state pension is guaranteed to be paid on time and in full in an independent Scotland.

"The UK Government has told pensioners 'If Scotland does become independent this will have no effect on your state pension; you will continue to receive it just as you do at present'."