Comparisons
Scotland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United Kingdom: Wales and Northern Ireland
Scotland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Scotland peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Scotland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Scotland follow the same region trend.
Scotland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Scotland is Wishaw with an SNDi of 4.24, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Aberdeen with an SNDi of 2.63, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Aberdeen, Wishaw
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Scotland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Scotland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Scotland follow the same region trend.