The list includes a village just 20 minutes from Glasgow, offering a mix of rural charm and easy access to the city.

Women’s lifestyle site, Muddy Stilettos, has revealed the eight best places to live in Scotland. Helping local buyers find the best communities across the country to settle in.

And they haven’t let you down, this list has the best or rural living alongside city adjacent living, with one just 20 minutes from Glasgow. You can see the full 260 UK-wide list here.

Hero Brown, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Muddy Stilettos says, “When people decide to move, they’re searching for more than just a house - they want a home, a lifestyle that works for them and their family, and if they’re strategic, a long-term investment too. Our 2027 ‘Top 260 Best Places To Live’ guide will give them that extra reassurance they need to make their decision easier in these difficult economic times.

“We’ve built our reputation on our first-hand knowledge of the most exciting, vibrant places to go and things to do outside London. Now, with the highly desirable Cotswolds region added to the guide and latest insight on important considerations such as best schools, culture, and health & wellbeing, the 2027 list expands our authority in this area. Combined with up to the minute listings of desirable properties, our Best Places to Live guide is a unique reference point in a turbulent, yet hopefully resilient, property market.”

Keep reading for more of the best places to live in Scotland according to Muddy Stilettos.