This report presents findings for Scotland from the 2026 ASH Smokefree GB Youth survey on: use of vapes, cigarettes and other nicotine products; awareness, main source, and type of products used; and experiences and views of users, including reasons for vaping and perceptions of harm.
The ASH Smokefree GB Youth Survey is an annual survey of a representative sample (by age, gender and region) of adolescents in Great Britain (N=2,926 in 2026). It is conducted online by YouGov on behalf of ASH and has been running since 2013. The survey is funded by ASH, which receives core funding from the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
Until 2023, the Scottish sample consisted of approximately 200 young people. From 2024 onwards, the Scottish Government commissioned a booster sample to enable Scotland-only analysis. This supports the monitoring and reporting of progress against the objectives outlined in the Tobacco and Vaping Framework.
In 2026, the Scottish sample comprised 767 adolescents aged 11-17. Fieldwork was conducted between 3 April and 6 May 2026.