Wondering where the best places to live in Scotland are? if you’re looking to move to the land of Haggis, Kilts, and Nessie, here are the six best places to live in Scotland for expats.
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* Steeped in beauty, history, and culture and is highly diverse. * Picturesque parks, gorgeous buildings, high-quality restaurants, museums, art galleries, and more. * Schools & universities are world-class, and the crime rates are low. * Significantly cheaper than many of the big cities.
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* Much more modern, although there are still plenty of historic buildings. * Attracts students from all around the world, resulting in a vibrant vibe and buzzing nightlife. * Incredibly safe, friendly, and welcoming, with an average crime rate for a town of its size.
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* Home to the stunning Cairngorms National Park and other 300 castles, ruins, and stately homes, including some breathtaking clifftop forts. * There is an abundance of jobs. * Affordable: rent a one-bedroom apartment for around £500.
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* Quieter lifestyle than the big cities but is still in an accessible location. * Rent prices similar to Aberdeen - lower than in the capital city. * Voted the safest city in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2019 and the happiest place to live in Scotland by Rightmove Happy Home Index 2021.
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* Plenty of job opportunities, especially in the technological and biomedical fields. * Thriving nightlife, stylish regenerated waterfront & lovely beaches and parks. * Rental and consumer prices are similar to in Stirling.
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Did you know that Scotland has 115 islands? 23 in the county of Argyll. * Arran is the closest to the mainland, with a regular ferry service. * Mull is popular- one of the largest. It offers a very different lifestyle to the big Scottish cities. * Argyll is an excellent alternative for location-independent workers.
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