With a pumpkin shortage being reported across the UK in the run up to Halloween, there has been discussion about a switch (back) to turnip lanterns.

On behalf of STV News, we ran a poll to find out what Scotland's Halloween-carving plans entailed.

The results are in. Of those who will be carving this Halloween, it is...

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Pumpkin

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Turnip

Pumpkins remain the popular choice. 

So pumpkins are the winner. When we include all Scots, including those who will not be carving anything, its 22% vs 5% for pumpkins vs turnips. 

Quick poll

Do you carve pumpkins or turnips at Halloween?

Will Scots be Dressing Up for Halloween?

Just 15% of Scots plan to dress up for Halloween 2024.  By demographics, females are slightly more likely to be dressing up than males (16% vs 14%) and as the age of respondents increases, the likelihood of them dressing up for the occasion decreases. 30% of 16-34-year-olds have dress up plans compared to just 4% of those aged 65+.