Experts at Furniturebox have compiled a list of the top ten happiest places to live in the country.
Locations were ranked according to the beauty of the surroundings and green spaces, provision of good state schools and affordable housing, as well as access to quality pubs, restaurants, independent shops and cultural attractions.
Callander, which is known as the Gateway to the Highlands due to its location near Loch Lomond, earned the top spot.
A Furniturebox spokesperson said: “Callander is the happiest place to live in Scotland.
“All the places on the list would have been worthy winners and show why the UK is such a wonderful place to live, loved by visitors from all over the world.
“Most of the locations in the top 75 UK locations are not the most affluent in their localities and have access to some affordable housing including Callander which is very popular with families.
"The survey shows that the happiest places are not defined by wealth but by the quality of life within them.”
Here’s the full list of the top ten happiest places to live in Scotland.
5. Stonehaven
Stonehaven is a pretty harbour town south of Aberdeen, famous for its Hogmanay fireballs ceremony. It has been named as the fifth happiest place to live in Scotland. | Google
6. Dunkeld
The town of Dunkeld sits on the banks of the River Tay and has been named the sixth happiest place to live in Scotland. Dunkeld Cathedral features the tomb of the notorious 'Wolf of Badenoch'. | Google
7. Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg is a small ex-mining town in Midlothian a little over six miles south-east of the centre of Edinburgh. It's been named as the seventh happiest place to live in the country. | Google
8. Prestwick
Prestwick, situated on the coast 34 miles south of Glasgow, is Scotland's oldest baronial burgh and dates back over 1,000 years. It has been named as Scotland's eighth happiest place to live. | Google