A guide to living in Scotland

Excellent

78.2%

Very Good

16.0%

Average

4.3%

Disappointing

0.9%

Very poor

0.6%

Best places to live in Scotland

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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New Fountainbridge, EH3

By Native Communities

4.95

4.95

(31 reviews)

Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes to rent. Set along the scenic Union Canal and just a short stroll from the West End, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, this thoughtfully designed development blends location, style and substance.
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Ranked 1st out of 54 in Scotland

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Dockside, EH6

By Dockside

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(84 reviews)

Welcome to Dockside – a fresh take on waterfront living. Our vibrant new rental community offers sleek studios and spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, combining stylish design with exceptional amenities.Imagine living in one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, where creativity and community collide. That’s Leith. Recognised by Time Out for its vibrant energy, Leith has a thriving start-up scene, eclectic arts culture, and a welcoming spirit.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 54 in Scotland

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The Point, AB10

By Colby River

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(194 reviews)

The Point is a unique development of studio apartments centrally located in the Schoolhill area of Aberdeen. The development has a free resident's gym, TV and screening rooms, co-working facilities, residents lounges and bookable rooms for parties and events. The on-site team are available 24/7 and include customer service and maintenance teams. Aberdeen Train and Bus Station, the city's main retail and leisure district and the Union Square shopping mall, which is home to over 150 retail outlets and the 10-screen Cineworld Multiplex. A 2-minute walk will take you to Belmont Street, home to some of the city's most popular bars, cafes and restaurants. Aberdeen University is 1.4 miles away and Robert Gordon University 2.7 miles to the south. It's a great place to base yourself if you're studying or working in Aberdeen and utility bills and superfast broadband are also included in the rent.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 54 in Scotland

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Holland Park, G2

By Moda Living

Award winner 2025

4.83

4.83

(106 reviews)

Holland Park in Glasgow features 433 high-tech apartments spread across four buildings. Residents have access to a wide range of facilities including a 24hr gym, 24hr concierge and co-working and meeting rooms. In addition, the development is pet-friendly and wifi is included.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 54 in Scotland

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Candleriggs, G1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.8

4.80

(56 reviews)

Candleriggs offers studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom boutique apartments to rent in the heart of Merchant City. Residents can enjoy free superfast broadband and social events. Additionally, there are communal gardens, sky terraces, and spaces to work, play, and relax—all included in your rent.
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Ranked 5th out of 54 in Scotland

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Latest Reviews in Scotland

1712 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Lizzy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best BTR in Glasgow!

Lizzy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I've had the pleasure of living in this building , and one of the standout features that truly sets this building apart is the exceptional team of front desk. From day one, they have gone above and beyond to make us feel welcome, safe, and well looked after.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

All managed and resolved within a timely manner. Excellent

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Expect to be staying here a lot longer than you originally plan for!


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Blair A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Enjoyed my time

Blair A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Granary Quay, G11

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The location was great, close to anything you can think of. Restaurants, train station, grocery stores and entertainment are all within a walking distance.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

You can raise concerns via the app or just mention with the staff and they would deal with it almost instantaneously if they can.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Honestly, there wasn’t anything major I wish I had known. The experience met my expectations and made settling in easy.


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Tong W. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Nice experience and a good place

Tong W. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kingsford Residence, EH7

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is really good, at the end of McDonald Road, 7 mins walk to the major Tesco shop, 2 mins walk to a really large park (where you can walk your dog). It's located in a residential area, which makes it quiet and safe; I could barely hear any traffic noise and things. 2 mins walk to a bus stop, which gets me to the city centre and Haymarket, and 10 mins walk to a local tram stop, which gets me to the airport.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They respond to the email really fast, normally sort things out within 2 days, and they are really supportive with any issues; they never ignore or delay any emails.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I guess you can get quite an extensive viewing with Jade (or any member of the management team) before move-in, and you can ask her any questions. Everything was as described, and she never missed any important detail!


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Ryan & Sophie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

My New Home!

Ryan & Sophie (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Candleriggs, G1

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I wanted to live in the city centre and this did not disappoint. We are surrounded by so many lovely coffee shops are restaurants. There is also parking on site which I just think is a fantastic feature. Also the cycle storage is huge! Great for my kids bikes to be stored securely

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Nope not at all! Very well managed and always so responsive

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how much it feels like a real community. Everyone is so friendly !


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T. C. (Tenant)

Unverified

Granary Quay, G11

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Fantastic home!

T. C. (Tenant)

Unverified

Granary Quay, G11

Apr 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There aren't many complaints, if you had to find one it would be that parking outside of the garage is difficult and walking to the station can often seem like a long walk.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I have yet to have to bring any issue to their attention.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had moved in sooner as the building is great for commuting and has everything you could need.


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