When it comes to living in Scotland, every Scot has their own favourite location in the country to live in. While some enjoy the hustle and bustle of city living, others prefer a more simpler existence nestled in a cosy village in the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Whatever your feelings, the topic is sure to spark debate among friends and family. If you find yourself in favour of a metropolitan lifestyle, you would probably assume that Glasgow or Edinburgh is considered the best Scots city to live in – but that’s actually not the case.
One city was previously named by travel experts as the “best place to live” in Scotland. Despite the many choices, travel and lifestyle publication Muddy Stilettos thought one out-shined the rest.
Last year in its “Best Places to Live” list covering the UK, Perth was named as the most ideal Scottish spot. Among the highlights pointed the website remarked on include Perth’s average property price, which at the time was listed to be a “seductive” £186,214.
Culture vultures will be thrilled with Perth, deemed “brimming with culture” by Muddy Stilettos, particularly its beloved Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre which offer a diverse range of live shows.
As for food enthusiasts, Perth’s culinary experience is quite a temptation, with the Perth Farmers’ Market described as “foodie heaven” The Bean Shop café and acclaimed restaurants such as North Port and 63 Tay Street received particular praise from the platform.
Shopping opportunities in Perth boast an array of independent stores. Muddy Stilettos points to gems like Tayberry Gallery for gifts and jewellery, Eva Lucia’s fashionable boutique, and the creative Boo Vake gallery among the retail highlights.
Additionally, they pointed to Perth’s “best kept secret”: the Meikleour Beech Hedges. These experts note the hedges are a sight to behold at 30 metres tall and stretching 530 metres, making them the world’s largest.
Perth has been celebrated by connoisseurs for its proximity to attractions like the majestic 12th-century Scone Palace with its lush gardens and Loch Leven – Scotland’s largest natural shallow body of water.
They penned: “Sitting at the gateway to the Highlands and Islands, you’re never far from jaw-dropping scenery and a rich cultural heritage. With castles, battlegrounds, museums, and historical sites to explore (hello, Scone Palace! ), history buffs will be in their element.”
Other spots making the cut for the “best place to live” in the UK are Newport in Pembrokeshire, Alnwick in Northumberland, and Cartmel in Cumbria.