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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9. Bearsden - 6th
Bearsden, East Dumbartonshire, is the 6th best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 29th out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 72nd for natural environment, 3rd for house price, quality and value, and 74th for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Bearsden is £269,237, up by 1.9 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google
10. Queensferry - 5th
Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, is the 5th best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 13th out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 68th for natural environment, 20th for house price, quality and value, and 72nd for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Queensferry is £321,948, up by 7.7 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google
11. Penicuik - 4th
Penicuik, Midlothian, is the 4th best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 32nd out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 12th for natural environment, 21st for house price, quality and value, and 82nd for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Penicuik is £229,169, up by 6.5 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google
12. Loanhead - 3rd
Loanhead, Midlothian, is the 3rd best place to live in Scotland, according to Garrington. It ranks 24th out of 161 places for employment and connectivity, 39th for natural environment, 21st for house price, quality and value, and 31st for wellbeing. The average price of a family home in Loanhead is £229,169, up by 6.5 per cent in the last year. | Google Photo: Google