Scotland's best places to retire named as 'beautiful' destination tops list
Scotland's "best places to retire" have been named. Two destinations have been singled out as top locations to settle down for retirees.
When deciding on a place to retire, there are many things to think about. Affordability, the abundance of green space, and the number of cafés and restaurants are among the factors to consider.
Travel experts at Rest Less have shared a list of "14 of the best places to retire in the UK". They considered factors such as property prices, crime rates, amenities, and entertainment when putting together their list.
Coming in at number one for Scotland is Edinburgh. The Scottish capital also placed at number 11 on the UK-wide list.
Rest Less praised Edinburgh for its many historic sites and museums. Among the top attractions in the city for those with an interest in history are Edinburgh Castle and The Real Mary King's Close.
The experts also described the Scottish capital as a top destination for food. As well as multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, the city has a wealth of beloved and hidden-gem eateries around every corner.
However, Rest Less noted that property in the city is significantly more expensive when compared to elsewhere in Scotland. According to the experts, the average price of a house in Edinburgh is £338,307.
Rest Less commented: "This beautiful and cosmopolitan town has plenty going for it, with dozens of historic sites, museums, and attractions—not to mention hundreds of cafes and pubs! The Edinburgh Fringe is also the world's biggest arts festival, and there's always something creative going on here."
Meanwhile, the other Scottish destination to be featured on the list of the top places to retire is Glasgow. Scotland's largest city came in at number 13 on the overall list.
Rest Less singled out Glasgow for being a more affordable alternative to Edinburgh when it comes to property. The average house price in the city was found to be £229,959.
Glasgow was also noted for its central location. Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and more are all easily reached by rail and bus.
The experts described the city as a "national hub of culture". It is home to the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, the National Theatre of Scotland, and more.
Glasgow is also a top destination for golf enthusiasts according to Rest Less. The city features approximately 90 golf courses in a 30-minute radius.
The experts stated: "Though Glasgow traditionally had a reputation for being rather gritty, these days it's a national hub of culture. Home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland, if you like attending a good show, you'll be spoilt for choice.
"Glasgow also has an unusually high number of golf courses, with around 90 within an hour of the city."
Elsewhere, topping the overall list as the best place to retire in the UK is Plymouth. The experts praised the English city for its seaside cafés and restaurants and historic pubs.
See below for the full list of the 14 best places to retire in the UK. More information about each one can be found on the Rest Less website.
14 of the best places to retire in the UK
Plymouth
York
Swansea
Sussex
Cornwall
Belfast
The Lake District
Norfolk
Bristol
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Glasgow
Lincolnshire
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