{"id":6131,"date":"2020-10-28T10:27:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T10:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6131"},"modified":"2025-12-05T07:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T07:28:00","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Live in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scotland-edinburgh.jpg\" alt=\"PIcture of the streets of Edinburgh in Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-8517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scotland-edinburgh.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scotland-edinburgh-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scotland-edinburgh-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@micheile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Micheile Henderson<\/a>\/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are undoubtedly many beautiful places in Scotland where you can settle and start your new life. When considering the best places to live in Scotland, it&#8217;s clear the country has something for everyone. For fans of hiking and sightseeing, opportunities abound every day. If you&#8217;re intrigued by mysteries and castles, you&#8217;ll find plenty scattered throughout the country, including the infamous Loch Ness with its legendary monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you are moving from the UK to Scotland to study, you can enjoy fantastic nightlife in most of its cities. It\u2019s no wonder that people from across the globe choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/international-removals\/removals-to-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">move to Scotland<\/a> permanently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a07a5b7ca77e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Edinburgh\" >Edinburgh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Glasgow\" >Glasgow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Dundee\" >Dundee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#North_Berwick\" >North Berwick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Aberdeen\" >Aberdeen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Stirling\" >Stirling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Inverness\" >Inverness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Perth\" >Perth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#The_Isle_of_Mull\" >The Isle of Mull<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#The_Isle_of_Sky\" >The Isle of Sky<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Cities_and_places_you_should_avoid\" >Cities and places you should avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Drumnadrochit\" >Drumnadrochit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-scotland\/#Takeaways\" >Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Scotland\"><\/span>Top 10 Best Places to Live in Scotland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scotland boasts a variety of charming cities, towns, and villages, each offering its unique blend of history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Here are some of the best places to live in Scotland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edinburgh\"><\/span>Edinburgh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to the University of Edinburgh, the city offers everything \u2013 from quiet places to read and bask in the sun, plenty of sports and recreational facilities, to more vibrant areas, where you can get to know the nightlife and enjoy nice food with a few drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marchmont, New Town and Bruntsfield areas are all close to parks, schools, national museums and galleries, as well as hospitals and public transport stations. Edinburgh is also the host of the month-long <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eif.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Edinburgh International Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glasgow\"><\/span>Glasgow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making new friends in Glasgow wouldn\u2019t be difficult at all because the city\u2019s schools and universities attract many international and EU students. If you want to meet interesting people, then Glasgow\u2019s Hillhead and Shawlands are ideal for you! The University of Glasgow is at the heart of Hillhead and Shawlands is not far from the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who prefer to be surrounded by nature or love spending time outdoors, Bearsden, a town northwest of Glasgow, is the perfect place to start your new life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dundee\"><\/span>Dundee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scotland\u2019s fourth-largest city offers something for people of all ages. There\u2019s a fantastic nightlife that attracts young expats and Scots, and there are also many places for relaxation which are great for the elderly. The city is considered an affordable one compared to the top three large cities in the country. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-scotland\/\">costs of living in Scotland<\/a> are a bit cheaper than in England as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, it has a very low crime rate. Transportation within and outside of the city is well-developed and conveniently organised. And best of all, there is job abundance in Dundee for people in various professional fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city offers great work-life balance, especially for young families. You can enjoy breathtaking seaside scenery and relax on several great beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Berwick\"><\/span>North Berwick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to plunge yourself even more into history, you\u2019ll fall in love with this city. North Berwick is a seaside village which boasts of traditional cottages in pretty colours along with large family homes. What is more, the city is located merely 30 minutes away from Edinburgh. You can have the best of both worlds &#8211; live in the tranquil village and work in the capital within a short car drive distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are attracted to North Berwick because the pace of life is slower there and yet it\u2019s not far from a major city. For a long time, it was seen as a destination for tourists mostly but in recent years its popularity has grown and many people and expats are choosing to live in it instead of the capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aberdeen\"><\/span>Aberdeen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aberdeen is a city in Northeastern Scotland. There are located five of the country\u2019s top ten businesses. Needless to say, the employment rate in Aberdeen is high enough that it has earned it the second place in the UK, with over 77,9% rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the city is home to two universities and two artistic schools. If you\u2019re looking for a place with an abundance of things to do, Aberdeen can deliver. The buildings\u2019 architecture is vintage, there are plenty of museums and festivals you can visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The once traditional and big industries in the city &#8211; fishing, textiles, paper-making and shipbuilding have been overtaken by the growing oil industry. The city\u2019s seaport is the largest one in northeast Scotland and it also has the busiest commercial heliports in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stirling\"><\/span>Stirling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stirling is a beautiful fusion of contemporary conveniences and a rich past. Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument are two of its most famous sites, and they are both breathtakingly beautiful and rich in Scottish history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town itself has great schools and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Also, because it&#8217;s close to both the Highlands and the Lowlands, its location is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inverness\"><\/span>Inverness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often regarded as the entry point to the Scottish Highlands, Inverness is a quaint little city with an excellent standard of living. This area boasts breathtaking natural scenery, with attractions like the well-known Loch Ness only a short distance away. Inverness is a great area to settle down since it has excellent healthcare and educational facilities, as well as a kind, tight-knit society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perth\"><\/span>Perth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the &#8220;Gateway to the Highlands,&#8221; Perth offers a beautiful blend of country and city living. It&#8217;s ideal for people who like both cultural events and outdoor excursions because it&#8217;s steeped in history and surrounded by gorgeous scenery. The town is a terrific place to call home since it boasts a vibrant arts scene, excellent schools, and a strong feeling of community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Isle_of_Mull\"><\/span>The Isle of Mull<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it lacks the vibrant nightlife many young professionals and students are looking for, it is still a great place to live. The city offers a lot of things to do and sightseeing opportunities so you\u2019ll never get bored or run out of things to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no universities on the island, but there are enough schools for young children. The city attracts a lot of tourists, especially in the summer. Mull\u2019s stable economy is mainly due to tourism. There are also opportunities around farming, aquaculture, and fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Isle_of_Sky\"><\/span>The Isle of Sky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the largest ones in Scotland. Its rocky slopes provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the entire country. The public and the private sector are widely developed on the island so finding a job isn\u2019t very difficult in the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since a lot of the economy is based on tourism, many of the jobs are seasonal. This leads to a bit higher unemployment rate than the rest of the country. The Gaelic language is widely used on the island, so you better have some understanding and at least basic speaking skills if you decide to move there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Trust the professionals to complete your move to Scotland<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-regular btn-gfq\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cities_and_places_you_should_avoid\"><\/span>Cities and places you should avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We cannot say which cities are not worth moving to, however, we can give you some information about which places people avoid moving to and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drumnadrochit\"><\/span>Drumnadrochit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This village is located in the Highlands and is on the shore of the Loch Ness lake. It is not poorly populated given its size. Transportation to major cities isn\u2019t scarce, except on Sundays. However, because of the village\u2019s proximity to Loch Ness, it is filled with tourists almost all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for tranquillity and to avoid crowds, Drumnadrochit isn\u2019t the place for you. It\u2019s a great place to visit on a weekend, though. The main attractions are a &#8220;Nessie&#8221; themed exhibition about the Loch Ness Monster, the Urquhart Castle and the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-northern-ireland\/\">Best Places to Live in Northern Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-wales\/\">Best Places to Live in Wales<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-iceland\/\">Best Places to Live in Iceland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span>Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home removals are never easy and stress-free when done by yourself. Many factors come into play, especially when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/international-removals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relocating to another country<\/a>. Hopefully, with this post, we succeeded in helping you choose a city when you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/moving-from-england-to-scotland\/\">moving to Scotland<\/a>. And if you need assistance with your relocation, you can always rely on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London removals company<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are undoubtedly many beautiful places in Scotland where you can settle and start your new life. When considering the best places to live in Scotland, it&#8217;s clear the country has something for everyone. For fans of hiking and sightseeing, opportunities abound every day. 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