... of surveys that have been done throughout the years (a Mintel survey published in October suggested 14% of the population abstained from alcohol, up from 10% in the mid 1990s). Two - to cause debate. I think the typical Scottish person could maybe take offence to this article. Reading through the article the writer can maybe be accused of stereotyping Scottish people and I am sure most Scottish people would not agree with some of the things in this article such as a Scottish consultant controversially described Scotland as "a nation of drunks" buckling under a "nationally-held delusion that heavy drinking should be a source of pride rather than shame". I think that quote would be cause to start a debate. 4: The methods the writer uses to achieve the purpose of (raising awareness and debate) is the use of referring to surveys and facts and figures which provides evidence to ...

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