On the 100th anniversary of the first women getting the vote a survey has revealed that only 26% of women think there is gender equality in Scotland today.

In a Scotpulse survey for STV, marking the anniversary of the suffragettes' success, men and women have shared their views on how far they think the country has come since that historic day.

While 40% of men think that there is gender equality in Scotland, the percentage of women who agreed with them was significantly less.

The percentage was lowest for those aged 55 and over.

Around 60% of men and 70% of women said they would support workplace schemes to help achieve gender equality.

However, opinion changed when those surveyed were questioned over introducing a similar idea in politics.

When asked if they would support all female shortlists in elections to achieve gender balance, there was not a huge appetite for it - with just one in four people surveyed claiming they would support the idea.

The results of the survey come as Nicola Sturgeon announced a £500,000 fund to drive greater representation of women in Scottish politics in "tribute" to the suffragettes.

The First Minister said much progress had been made since women won the right to vote a century ago but stressed more action is needed.

Speaking ahead of a Holyrood debate celebrating a century of women's suffrage in the UK, Sturgeon said: "Celebrating the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote is a great occasion.

"Not only does it remind us of women's achievements - it is also a time to inject new momentum into increasing women's political representation and supporting their contribution to Scottish political and public life.

"While we have a come a long way since 1918, much still needs to be done if we are to eradicate gender inequality and create a fairer and more prosperous country."

She added: "By supporting community initiatives and women-empowerment projects, we are making an important step towards securing that future.

"This funding will ensure we pay tribute to the women who fought for the rights that women have today, as well as playing a part in encouraging the next generation of women leaders."

February 6, 2018 marks the centenary of the Representation of the People Act.

The legislation gave some women the vote for the first time and was seen as a major victory in the fight for electoral equality which started in the nineteenth century.

However, of the 1577 Scots surveyed by Scotpulse, only 32% of women who took part felt that the suffragettes and the suffragette movement were very relevant today, as did just 18% of men.

Though, as previously mentioned, the majority of those who took part did state that they would support more schemes to achieve gender equality in the workplace today.

As one member surveyed said: "I am an active campaigner for equality and diversity issues. People of all genders need to be respected and valued.

"I would love to see a world where people are accepted as people and we celebrate our differences."