Three Scots cities named among UK's top ten staycation spots

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THREE Scottish cities have been named among the best ten staycation spots across the UK.
With abroad holidays becoming increasingly more expensive year after year, it's no wonder that families across Britain are choosing to go on staycations instead.
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More and more families are choosing to go on staycations over abroad trips
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So, in a bid to help, experts have compiled a list of the best places in the UK for those who don't want to go abroad for their summer holiday destination.
And the best bit is they are perfect for people who are looking to avoid the crowds this summer.
The new research, conducted by experts at Chicks Gold, scored UK locations out of 100 based on several factors.
This included the cost of eating out, the average price of a local Airbnb, and transport costs in and around each town or city.
The number of attractions in each area and the number of restaurants per 10,000 people were also taken into account.
They then used this data to compile a list of the best ten locations, and three Scottish cities ranked high in the list.
Staycations provide a stress-free alternative for those looking to simply relax on their summer holidays
Al Alof
Scotland is home to a number of wonderful places with gorgeous landscapes that are steeped in history - so it's no surprise that many receive nationwide attention.
The top three staycation spots were all awarded to English cities, with Oxford coming in first with a score of 93.60.
Coming in at a close second was York, which ended up with a score of 92.80.
Rounding out the top three locations is Cambridge, which received a score of 91.40.
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The first Scottish entry on the list is Aberdeen, and it comes in seventh place with an impressive score of 87.50.
Dundee followed very closely behind in the eighth spot in the rankings after receiving a score of 87.40.
Edinburgh came in last in the top ten staycation spots with a score of 85.70.
Al Alof, the CEO of Chicks Gold, said: 'Thanks to the recent protests across Europe, some Brits may be feeling overwhelmed at the thought of navigating through the crowds of certain European hotspots this summer.
"With Europe bracing for an unprecedented tourism boom this summer, it's likely that staycations will become a popular alternative over the next few months.
'While Brits aren't advised to cancel any holiday plans amid growing anti-tourism protests, it's important for travellers to consider whether there are any more viable options available rather than rushing to tourist hotspots.
Full list of 20 best staycation spots in the UK
Rank. Area - Staycation Score /100 Oxford - 93.60 York - 92.80 Cambridge - 91.40 Guildford - 90.10 Nottingham - 88.30 Brighton - 87.60 Aberdeen - 87.50 Dundee - 87.40 Newcastle upon Tyne - 87.10 Edinburgh - 85.70 Bournemouth - 85.30 Reading - 85.10 Exeter - 84 Kingston upon Hull - 83.79 Norwich - 83.64 Glasgow - 83.08 Derby - 82.98 Liverpool - 82.48 Milton Keynes - 82.22 Leicester - 81.46
"This is why staycations provide a stress-free alternative for those looking to simply relax on their summer holidays.
'This study highlights that the UK certainly isn't short of top staycation destinations.
"And they offer both affordability and endless attractions.
"Staycations are rapidly becoming one of the most appealing options for UK travellers, because of both cost and convenience.
"So, if you're looking to escape from the crowds and travel stress this summer, then don't underestimate the benefits of staying local.'