Research by estate and letting agent Savills, exclusive to The Telegraph, has revealed the most desirable villages in Scotland – based on “the combination of highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and chocolate-box appeal”.
Savills report that 60 per cent of their estate agents across Britain have reported a rise in demand for rental homes in countryside locations in recent times, driven by people not being able to buy property in their dream location.
Savills analyst Frances Clacy explained what property hunters were looking for: “People want villages that have a bit of everything, from schools to stunning countryside, with accessibility to cities and transport infrastructure. Less well-trumpeted factors count too, such as the main road through the village should only lead to other villages.”
Here are the villages in Scotland that made the list of 54 across the UK.
9. Killearn
The village features Killearn Kirk (pictured), a nearby whisky distillery, a theatre school, a primary school, two nurseries, shops and a village hall with a popular cafe. The famous West Highland Way long-distance walking route runs near the village. Photo: National World
10. Strathtay
Located south of the resort town of Aviemore in rural Perthshire, a house in Strathtay will set you back an average of £287,476. Photo: Google Maps
11. Strathtay
Strathtay occupies a stunning location on the banks of the River Tay and features numerous large Victorian detached villas with sprawling mature gardens. The village is part of the Grandtully and Strathtay Conservation Area. Photo: Google Maps
12. Strathtay
One of Strathtay's main attractions is the beautiful Highland countryside surrounding it on all sides - and the spectacular Scottish wildlife that lives there. It attracted Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie there for his summer holidays. Photo: Canva/Getty Images