Forty per cent of Scots say a ‘good local pub’ is a top priority when choosing a new home. Almost a third (32%) of house hunters rank pubs above local schools, places of worship, and gyms. Scots have been deeply impacted by rising pub closures, with over three-quarters (79%) saying it’s negatively impacted their mental health. The SBPA is calling on Scots to sign up to the Long Live the Local campaign to support pubs as the cornerstone of local communities.