Old-school Scots scorn colour telly
WHILE thousands of Scots are spending the festive period glued to state-of-the-art televisions, hundreds are still watching in black and white.
More than 550 people north of the Border are still using TV sets dating back decades
More than 550 people north of the Border are still using TV sets dating back decades, with Glaswegians owning 200 and their Edinburgh counterparts 55.
Britain became the first country in Europe to offer regular programming in colour back in 1967, yet almost 10,000 B&W licences are still in force across the UK.
It’s astounding that more than 550 households in Scotland still watch on a black-and-white television
TV Licensing Scotland revealed the figure yesterday as they reminded viewers they need a licence, however dated their set.
The cost is £49 compared to £145.50 for a colour licence.
Spokesman Jason Hill said: “It’s astounding that more than 550 households in Scotland still watch on a black-and-white television, especially now that over half of homes access TV content over the internet, on smart TVs.
“Whether you have the latest 4K TV or a black-and-white set from the 1970s, if you are watching or recording live television, then you do need a TV licence.”