LOVED-UP Scots are set to splash out £202million on their other halves this Valentine's Day - with lovestruck men forking out more than the lucky ladies.

The latest statistics from the Scottish Retail Consortium reckon retailers will rake in £111m thanks to the sale of Valentine's gifts, but while women spend on average £84.17 on their partners, men will commit to £88.98 in a bid to melt their lover's heart.

Old favourites flowers and sweets are top of the treat list for lovebirds, with 12 million roses and 672,000 boxes of chocolates expected to fly off the shelves in the next two days.

But while Glaswegians aren't afraid to say I love you', we seem to be far less willing to put our hands in our pockets for February 14, according to a separate survey of shoppers at Glasgow Fort.

It revealed that more than a third of those asked were planning to spend less than a tenner.

Around a quarter were shelling out a more generous £20-£30 and only 16% were planning to part with more than £50.

But whether it's a lavish statement of love or a modest token of affection, couples are returning to tradition with more than half of lovebirds planning to spend Wednesday with their partner.

Receiving a dozen red roses was the most romantic experience for 20% of those questioned, with 14% insisting a candlelit dinner is the way to keep courtly love alive.

We took to the streets to ask whether Valentine's Day is worth splashing out for - or has it become just another rip off. St Valentine's Day is it a great romantic opportunity or just a commercial rip-off? CLAUDINE FOX, 20, student, Newton Mearns It's a great excuse to do something nice with your partner. It's more about what you do as opposed to the present you give, but a nice dinner and a wee card is the ideal day for me. � VINCENT DORAN, 33, civil engineer, Coatbridge I think it is all a bit over-commercialised. My wife usually gives me a card but we have three lovely children to remind us every day so I don't really think much of it anymore. � CHRISTIEN LOW, 20, student, West End I love Valentine's Day. Last year my boyfriend was in Australia and I was in New York and he had roses delivered to my hotel. My mum burst into tears when they arrived. � MARGARET BOWIE, 80, retired, Glasgow I think it's something to keep us going at this time of year. Some people will always overdo it but I don't see the harm in having a special day for romance. � JOE COFFEY, 18, .waiter, Giffnock It's better to show you love someone all year round but I don't think it does anyone any harm. Girls love getting presents and it's a good excuse to have a night in or out. CAMBERLEY CLENDENIN, 34, life model, Shawlands It's a good opportunity if you are single to tell someone that you like them without feeling too embarrassed, but I think it's more special when you're with someone. � CRAIG KIRK, 24, retail manager, city centre I think it's become a bit of a con - people take it too far and it becomes tacky. It's also the only day of the year that's not great for a ladies' man. � STEPHEN LAVELLE, 43, engineer, Queen's Park I think it's just something for the card shops to concentrate on between Christmas and Easter. My wife and I will buy each other a card but I think you can get a bit old for it. � STUART HENDRY, 21, sales advisor, Paisley I like Valentine's Day - if you love someone you can spoil them. Even though you still love them every day, it's a great excuse to buy presents and do something special. � JENNIFER TODD, 22, laundry assistant, Pollok I think it's rubbish - you can't get away from it. The flowers and cards just end up in the bin after a few days so it's a waste of time and money.