8 Best Towns to Live in Scotland
What are the best towns in Scotland? Only a few people would disagree with the description of Scotland as the most rugged and most beautiful of all the four UK nations. Many would celebrate Scotland for its deep and fascinating history, striking mountains, and stately castles not to mention misty lochs and its mythological monsters. Truly, cities and towns in Scotland have a lot of good things for which you should love them. Focusing now on towns, we present here the best 8 towns to live in Scotland.
These smaller gems are scattered across the glens and valleys of Scotland to give the nation an incredible landscape. The next time you plan on vacationing in Scotland, try and see if you can choose some of these 8 best towns to live in Scotland.
8. Helensburgh
A good place to begin beaming our searchlight is Helensburgh, a rich coastal town in Argyll and Bute council area. The town founded in 1776 as a spa by Colquhoun is at the intersection of the Firth of Clyde and East Clyde. The 15,000 residents of this town named after its founder’s wife have their own Community Council. Its unique location 40 kilometers northwest of Glasgow on the water, provides good access from the town to Glasgow. That’s one good reason to love it.
According to The Sunday Times ranking of the best places to live in Britain, Helensburgh is one of the 12 best locations to live in Scotland. Among the wide range of factors considered before the conclusion is reached are job availability and satisfaction, academic performances and exam results, community spirit, broadband speed, and local shops. In any of these, Helensburgh is never found wanting. Thus, we agree that this is one of the best towns to live in Scotland.
7. Bearsden
Bearsden, a town in East Dunbartonshire and on the northwestern fringe of Greater Glasgow is the next on our list. The town about 5.2 kilometers northwest of Glasgow City Center is a suburb with a population of about 28,000 and it provides quick and easy access to the city center.
We first thought of including Bearsden here when it appeared on a list of the 8 best places in Scotland. That list was compiled by The Sunday Times. Looking closer, we found out that the town has an array of cute homes, quality schools, and a thriving community of small shops. This makes it a desirable option for raising a family. It has all of the nighttime entertainment you could ask for.
Though the crime rate in Glasgow city center is high, Bearsden is quite quiet, making it a good place to call home around Glasgow. It’s also one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.
6. Dunkeld
Let’s proceed to Dunkeld a town in Perth and Kinross. The town is located on the north bank of the River Tay and opposite Birnam. Dunkeld is frequently referred to as the Gateway to the Highlands because of its proximity to the geological Highland Boundary Fault. The town that is one of the most loved in the UK is also one of the best towns to live in Scotland. It’s a popular holiday area in Scotland. It’s also well connected by road and rail to all the major centers in Scotland and the other parts of the UK. Though the town with an estimated population of 1,300 may be relatively small, it’s among the best.
This historically and naturally significant town has been a settlement since ancient times. That’s why you will find a historical cathedral and other historical edifices that would even remind you that it was declared the capital of the Scottish nation in the 9th Century.
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Places to see in ( Falkirk - UK )
Places to see in ( Falkirk - UK )
Falkirk is a large town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. Falkirk lies in the Forth Valley, 23.3 miles north-west of Edinburgh and 20.5 miles north-east of Glasgow.
The town is at the junction of the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals, a location which proved key to its growth as a centre of heavy industry during the Industrial Revolution. In the 18th and 19th centuries Falkirk was at the centre of the iron and steel industry, underpinned by the Carron Company in nearby Carron. The company was responsible for making carronades for the Royal Navy and later manufactured pillar boxes. In the last 50 years heavy industry has waned, and the economy relies increasingly on retail and tourism. Despite this, Falkirk remains the home of many international companies like Alexander Dennis, the largest bus production company in the United Kingdom.
Falkirk has a long association with the publishing industry. The company now known as Johnston Press was established in the town in 1846. The company, now based in Edinburgh, produces the Falkirk Herald, the largest selling weekly newspaper in Scotland.
Attractions in and around Falkirk include the Falkirk Wheel, The Helix (home to The Kelpies), Callendar House and Park and remnants of the Antonine Wall. In a 2011 poll conducted by STV, it was voted as Scotland's most beautiful town, ahead of Perth and Stirling in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Falkirk is located in an area of undulating topography between the Slamannan Plateau and the upper reaches of the Firth of Forth. The area to the north of Falkirk is part of the floodplain of the River Carron. Two tributaries of the River Carron - the East Burn and the West Burn flow through the town and form part of its natural drainage system. Falkirk sits at between 50 metres (164 ft) and 125 metres (410 ft) above sea level.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, with direct access from the key north-south and east-west motorway networks; the M9 from the north and east, and the M876 from the west. Falkirk has main rail and canal routes within easy reach from Edinburgh and Glasgow and is central to access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. Falkirk is well situated both for access by rail from England and for access to other parts of Scotland excluding Fife, which has no direct rail link to Falkirk other than morning and evening commuter services from Kirkcaldy to Glasgow. Falkirk has two railway stations; Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston. Falkirk High is on the main Glasgow-Edinburgh line, with connections to either city running on a 15-minute frequency. Falkirk Grahamston lies on the Edinburgh to Dunblane Line.
The Falkirk Wheel, the only rotary canal connector in the world, is located within Falkirk. The attraction was completed in 2002 and it connects the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. In Falkirk High Street lies the Falkirk Steeple, the current building was built in 1814 and is protected as a category A listed building. A stylised image of the steeple appears on the crest of Falkirk Football Club. It is widely regarded as the centre point of the town.
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Falkirk town centre Scotland walk down main high street shops
Take a walk down the main Hight street in this lovely Scottish town of Falkirk. This video was filmed In August 2021. See what its like or if anything has changed. I thought it was a lovely little town and we also paid a visit to Callendar Park which I will also do a video on and share the link here. Its definitely worth a vist.
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Places to see in ( Falkirk - UK )
Places to see in ( Falkirk - UK )
Falkirk is a large town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. Falkirk lies in the Forth Valley, 23.3 miles north-west of Edinburgh and 20.5 miles north-east of Glasgow.
The town is at the junction of the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals, a location which proved key to its growth as a centre of heavy industry during the Industrial Revolution. In the 18th and 19th centuries Falkirk was at the centre of the iron and steel industry, underpinned by the Carron Company in nearby Carron. The company was responsible for making carronades for the Royal Navy and later manufactured pillar boxes. In the last 50 years heavy industry has waned, and the economy relies increasingly on retail and tourism. Despite this, Falkirk remains the home of many international companies like Alexander Dennis, the largest bus production company in the United Kingdom.
Falkirk has a long association with the publishing industry. The company now known as Johnston Press was established in the town in 1846. The company, now based in Edinburgh, produces the Falkirk Herald, the largest selling weekly newspaper in Scotland.
Attractions in and around Falkirk include the Falkirk Wheel, The Helix (home to The Kelpies), Callendar House and Park and remnants of the Antonine Wall. In a 2011 poll conducted by STV, it was voted as Scotland's most beautiful town, ahead of Perth and Stirling in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Falkirk is located in an area of undulating topography between the Slamannan Plateau and the upper reaches of the Firth of Forth. The area to the north of Falkirk is part of the floodplain of the River Carron. Two tributaries of the River Carron - the East Burn and the West Burn flow through the town and form part of its natural drainage system. Falkirk sits at between 50 metres (164 ft) and 125 metres (410 ft) above sea level.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, with direct access from the key north-south and east-west motorway networks; the M9 from the north and east, and the M876 from the west. Falkirk has main rail and canal routes within easy reach from Edinburgh and Glasgow and is central to access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. Falkirk is well situated both for access by rail from England and for access to other parts of Scotland excluding Fife, which has no direct rail link to Falkirk other than morning and evening commuter services from Kirkcaldy to Glasgow. Falkirk has two railway stations; Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston. Falkirk High is on the main Glasgow-Edinburgh line, with connections to either city running on a 15-minute frequency. Falkirk Grahamston lies on the Edinburgh to Dunblane Line.
The Falkirk Wheel, the only rotary canal connector in the world, is located within Falkirk. The attraction was completed in 2002 and it connects the Forth and Clyde Canal to the Union Canal. In Falkirk High Street lies the Falkirk Steeple, the current building was built in 1814 and is protected as a category A listed building. A stylised image of the steeple appears on the crest of Falkirk Football Club. It is widely regarded as the centre point of the town.
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Dunblane: When does a British Town become a City?
In this video, I head to Dunblane, just outside of Glasgow to have a look around and see if it is a town or a city! I also discuss the 39 (now 38) towns who have bidded for city status for the 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations, which have towns like Livingston, St. Andrews and Reading in the mix!
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Old Photographs Of Larbert Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Larbert, Scottish Gaelic: Lèirbert, located two and half miles from Falkirk. From the late 18th century until the middle of the 20th century heavy industry, such as boilermaking, casting and manufacturing underpinned the economy of Larbert. The Victorian era also saw the opening of the Stirling District Lunatic Asylum at Bellsdyke and Scottish National Institution for Children on the Stenhouse Estate. This made Larbert central in providing care, both locally and nationally. The lands to the south of Larbert, in the area traversed by the Antonine Wall, were strategically important to the Romans. The crossing point on the River Carron at Larbert was an important transportation route for the Romans on the road they constructed from Watling Lodge on the Antonine Wall to Stirling. Larbert railway station opened on 22 May 1848, when the Scottish Central Railway built its line through the village and narrowly survived the Beeching cuts of the 1960s;
Hello Wales, I Am In You - Episode 33, Day 55 - Shrewsbury to Porthmadog
It's the 30th June, and having come up the Heart of Wales line yesterday, we now head into west Wales, to Dovey Junction, Aberystwyth, drop into the Vale Of Rhjeidol Railway, and then up the line across the amazing Barmouth Bridge ...
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ROUTE:: Shewsbury - Machynlleth - Aberystwyth - Dovey Junction - Tywyn - Harlech - Pwllheli - Abererch - Porthmadog
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The action at Lanark was an attack at Lanark, Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence in May 1297. The Scotsman William Wallace led an uprising against the English and killed the Sheriff of Lanark, William Heselrig.
The town's name is believed to come from the Cumbric Lanerc meaning clear space, glade
Lanark is a historic market town in the Clyde Valley and is one of the oldest royal burghs in Scotland.
Lanark was granted its royal charter by King David I in the 12th century and two centuries prior to that it became home to the first Scottish Parliament. The town's St Nicholas Parish Church has what is believed to be one of the oldest church bells in the world. The Lanark Museum tell the story of a town whose annual highlight is Lanimer Day in June when the old burgh boundaries are checked and the Lanimer Queen is crowned in a well-established custom. The celebrations are based on King David I granting Lanark the status of Royal Burgh. A condition of the charter stated that the merchants of the town must inspect their boundary stones each year. Lanark claims to have carried out this duty every year since then in what has transformed into the Lanimar celebrations.
Lanark Museum, which houses a collection of items which illustrate the history of the town, is housed in the YMCA building. Other places of interest include Lanark Loch and Castlebank Park, which houses the former site of Lanark Castle. Nearby to Lanark is the World Heritage Site of New Lanark, the Falls of Clyde, Corehouse Nature Reserve and Corehouse Estate, where the remains of Corra Castle can be seen. The town has a vibrant high street with a selection of independent and high street shops as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes.
Bus services connect Lanark to the surrounding area and larger towns such as Motherwell, East Kilbride and Glasgow. The town's train station provides links to several destinations including Glasgow, Uddingston and Cambuslang. Lanark is easily accessible by road via the A721 and A71.
Vintage Double Decker Passenger Bus Arriving Bus Station On Visit To Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland 4K short Summer travel video clip of a vintage Midland Scottish Double Decker passenger bus arriving at the Bus Station on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Double decker buses are still in common use throughout the United Kingdom, and have been favoured over articulated buses by many operators because of the shorter length of double deckers and larger amount of seating capacity; they also may be safer to operate through the narrow streets and tight corners common in Britain. Midland Scottish Omnibuses Ltd was a bus operating subsidiary of the Scottish Transport Group formed in June 1985 from part of W. Alexander & Sons Midland Ltd, and operated until 1991 when it was renamed Midland Bluebird Ltd. From its head office in Camelon (later Larbert), Midland Scottish was the largest bus operator in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk districts and was responsible for urban, rural and interurban services in and around Stirling, the Trossachs, Alloa, Falkirk, and Linlithgow, as well as parts of Argyllshire. Services from these places extended into Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. The company also provided coaches for Scottish Citylink express work, mainly north west and central Scotland to other towns and cities in Scotland and England. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome
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Featuring free WiFi, Station Hotel offers accommodations in Larbert. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
A number of activities are available in the area, such as golfing, horseback riding and biking. Edinburgh is 25 miles from Station Hotel, and Glasgow is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 19 miles from Station Hotel.
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Aerial view from Larbert Cross in the Falkirk area - shot on DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone.
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10 hours!! Glasgow to Aberdeen with McGills, Midland Bluebird and Stagecoach - seriously hard work.
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I recently looked into possibility of travelling from Glasgow to London by local buses, and it can be done, but it would take 22 buses over three days. Despite some of the strange challenges I have done for this channel, this was one step too far. I decided to do an easier Glasgow to Aberdeen trip, but even that was seriously challenging. McGills, Midland Bluebird and Stagecoach, missed connections and passengers with personal hygene problems. It all happened on this trip. #mcgills #midlandbluebird #stagecoach
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:02 Depart Glasgow
00:03:15 Arrive Falkirk
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00:04:20 Arrive Larbert
00:07:52 Depart Larbert
00:08:47 Dunfermline
00:09:28 Arrive Glenrothes
00:11:43 Depart Glenrothes
00:12:49 Arrive Dundee
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Train Service From Glasgow Queen Street To Alloa Calling At Larbert
Strathspey Steam Railway Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland Scotland, United Kingdom.
Strathspey Steam Railway Aviemore, Badenoch and Strathspey, Highland Scotland, United Kingdom.
Strathspey Railway is located in Badenoch and Strathspey district in Highland ,Scotland. It operates a 10 miles (16 km) heritage railway from Aviemore to Broomhill,
via Boat of Garten. It is one of only a handful of primary/secondary main lines to be preserved in Britain today.
Setting off from Platform 3 at Aviemore station, through to Boat of Garten and on to Broomhill, the railway takes you on a twenty-mile round trip
along part of the original Highland Railway mainline. As the train passes moorland, through woods and alongside the meandering River Spey,
stunning Cairngorm Mountains scenery is ever present.
The round trip lasts around 1 hour and 45 minutes departing Aviemore visiting Boat of Garten and Broomhill stations.
This train was brought back to life in 1978 by a dedicated group of volunteers, this ten mile restored section of the original Highland Railway Line enables you to travel back
in time to an era when steam whistles blew , carriage doors slammed shut and there is a familiar click-clack, rhythm of the rails, as the train travels along the track.
Steam through the stunning Scottish Highlands in style.
Steam engines take you on a very special trip through the Cairngorms National Park as you travel between Aviemore,
Boat of Garten and Broomhill.
The views are stunning and we were lucky with the weather, it was not a sunny day but a clear day. It was perfect to relax and enjoy.
Boat of Garten station features its original buildings, dating from 1904 by the architect William Roberts and
is a category B listed building.
station building houses a booking hall, ticket office, shops, and a
waiting room which still has its open fire. A recent addition is a coffee shop in the old gas house on platform 1.
Boat of Garten also has the railway's only water column where the locomotives stop to take water on their way north through the station.
Leaving Boat of Garten, trains cross the road on the new single track box-girder bridge and passes through mainly farmland following the River Spey on the re-laid tracks and reaches Broomhill.
Broomhill was used as the station for Glenbogle, in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen.
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Vintage Midland Passenger Bus Leaving Bus Station On Visit To Perth Perthshire Scotland
Tour Scotland 4K short Summer travel video clip of a vintage Midland Scottish passenger bus leaving the Bus Station on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Britain, United Kingdom. Midland Scottish Omnibuses Ltd was a bus operating subsidiary of the Scottish Transport Group formed in June 1985 from part of W. Alexander & Sons Midland Ltd, and operated until 1991 when it was renamed Midland Bluebird Ltd. From its head office in Camelon (later Larbert, Midland Scottish was the largest bus operator in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk districts and was responsible for urban, rural and interurban services in and around Stirling, the Trossachs, Alloa, Falkirk, and Linlithgow, as well as parts of Argyllshire. Services from these places extended into Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. The company also provided coaches for Scottish Citylink express work, mainly north west and central Scotland to other towns and cities in Scotland and England. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome
Scotland | Travel video
This summer we went on a road trip around Scotland. Here are some of the places we visited:
Hamilton race course, Edinburgh including the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill, Falkirk Wheel, Larbert, Stirling, Loch Lomond, Luss, Falls of Falloch, Arrochar, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct steam train (famous for Harry Potter flying car scene), Ben Nevis, Inchree falls & Tigh na cheo B&B in Kinlochleven.
Falkirk Walking Route - Callendar Park and the Union Canal Trail
This walk starts at the car park near the site of the 1st Battle of Falkirk. We will investigate Callendar Park before heading south to the Union canal and return back along the western edge of the park. If you want to download the GPS for the walk, please visit:
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