Best place to live in Scotland: Here are the top 10 Scottish locations to live in 2023 - according to our readers
Thanks to a strong selection of vibrant cities and awe-inspiring skylines, it is perhaps no wonder Scotland is many people’s favourite place to visit in the whole world.
Many visitors have moved their life on a permanent basis such is their love for the country, while those born and bred here see no reason to leave such is the attraction of lush greenery, historic buildings and warm and friendly locals.
However, let's get specific – where is the best place to live in Scotland? It is a hard one to judge, such are benefits of a number of different Scottish cities, towns, villages an islands, so we left the vote to you, our readers.
Posing the simple question ‘the best place is live in Scotland is…?’ we asked our readers for their votes and tallied them up to give the top 10 best places to live in Scotland? Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
Many visitors have moved their life on a permanent basis such is their love for the country, while those born and bred here see no reason to leave such is the attraction of lush greenery, historic buildings and warm and friendly locals.
5. Ballater
This Aberdeenshire village rates highly amongst our readers due to its beautiful skyline and stunning scenery. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
6. Isle Of Skye
The largest Island in the Inner Hebrides is one of Scotland's most loved locations due to its eye catching landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. Photo: Peter Summers
7. Loch Lomond
With stunning scenery, Loch Lomond offers an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops and beautiful parks. Our readers place it comfortably in the top 10 places to live in Scotland. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
8. Aberdeen
Aberdeen has plenty of mountains and an eye-catching coast to look at while it is said to be a great place to live due to its diversity, say our readers. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro