The Scottish spots named among the 'Best Places to Live' in the UK

SEVERAL locations in Scotland have been named among the "Best Places to Live" in the UK by The Sunday Times.

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North Berwick in East Lothian (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) North Berwick in East Lothian, which was named the UK's overall winner last year, was named the Best Place to Live in Scotland for 2025 by The Sunday Times.

This was thanks to its "unbeatable combination of lovely beaches, quality schools and thriving independent businesses."

The location, which is just a half an hour's train ride from Edinburgh, was also said to be "wrapped in natural beauty" and boasts a number of yachting, surfing, paddleboarding and golfing opportunities.

North Berwick is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick’s "laid-back alternative" to the Edinburgh Fringe.

See all the other locations named among the Best Places to Live in Scotland

These are some of the other spots in Scotland named among the Best Places to Live.

Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross 

Wade's Bridge in Aberfeldy (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The nearby "soaring hills" and "honeyed" stone cottages around the town square are said to serve as reminders of Aberfeldy’s "storied past" as a "hive" of grain and cotton production.

Those coming here have a lot to get excited about with the town being an "adventure playground" for hikers, bikers and climbers.

Currently, the community aims to become Scotland’s healthiest town, seeing a group of locals form an initiative to improve fitness levels and connection with nature through workshops, festivals and ceilidhs.

Cullen, Moray 

Cullen in Moray (Image: Getty Images) The Sunday Times has described Cullen as a "postcard-pretty" fishing village on the northeast coast.

It is apparently "chock full" of small businesses with life here centring around the water. Much like North Berwick, there is no shortage of paddleboarding, sailing, surfing and fishing opportunities.

East Neuk, Fife  

Anstruther in East Neuk (Image: Getty Images) The East Neuk has been popular with holidaymakers for years now thanks to the historic fishing villages that litter its coast.

The newspaper said that people come here to "admire charming old crow-stepped gabled houses, dip their feet in the sea, scoff world-famous fish suppers and dream of never going home."

Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire 

Milngavie (Image: Google Maps)

Milngavie, located to the north-west of Glasgow, is not only known for its "excellent" schools but also boasts great connections to Loch Lomond and other beauty spots.

The title added: "Milngavie just pips Bearsden for a place on the list thanks to the wonderful Mugdock Country Park and its miles of gentle walking paths, and a garden centre with a café on its fringe."

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Stockbridge in Edinburgh (Image: Getty Images) Well-known for its "tall, blonde, sandstone Georgian buildings, trees old enough to remember carriages clacking past, wrought iron railings and historic clock tower," the Scottish neighbourhood is said to be "every inch the poetic, foggy city of Scott, Stevenson and Conan Doyle."

The affluent "urban village" is on the edge of the New Town and is just a 15-minute walk away from the iconic Princes Street.

Strathbungo, Glasgow 

Strathbungo (Image: Google Maps) Strathbungo is said to radiate a "strong feeling of neighbourly togetherness and co-operation" with a number of community initiatives making the place feel every bit warm and welcoming.

These include the annual Bungo in the Back Lanes festival, Bungo at the Bells outdoor Hogmanay celebration and Window Wanderland art trail. 

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Tiree, Inner Hebrides

Tiree cottage (Image: Getty Images) This "close-knit" community enjoys stunning beaches, blooming wildflowers in the warmer months and "world-class" watersports.

Tiree’s small airport and two daily flights to Glasgow also give it a "big advantage" over its neighbours.

The island has been praised for its resourcefulness as a community in the face of high visitor numbers.