More than 160 places across Scotland feature in the Best Places to Live in Scotland 2025 guide published by Garrington Property Finders.
They have been ranked according to various factors, including culture and heritage, open spaces, the quality and value of houses, and schools, jobs and transport links.
The list includes the average price of a family home in each area, and how sold prices have changed over the last 12 months.
In one of the areas listed, the cost of a typical family home has increased by more than seven per cent in the last year.
Below are the top 14 places to live in Scotland, according to the guide, in reverse order.
Many of the towns, cities and villages featured are perfect for families, offering excellent value for money, great schools, good job opportunities and beautiful nature to explore on your doorstep.
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13. Dunblane - 2nd
Dunblane, Stirling, is the 2nd best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 62nd out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 1st for natural environment, 5th for house price, quality and value, and 26th for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Dunblane is £245,544, up by 4.8 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google
14. Bridge of Allan - 1st
Bridge of Allan, Stirling, is the best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 59th out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 6th for natural environment, 6th for house price, quality and value, and 11th for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Bridge of Allan is £245,544, up by 4.8 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google