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Best places to live in Scotland
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The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
Award winner 2024
4.92
(168 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 51 in Scotland

Candleriggs, G1
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.92
(28 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 51 in Scotland

The Point, AB10
By Dandara Living
Award winner 2025
4.88
(174 reviews)
£650-£3,978 pcm
Studios, 1, 6 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 51 in Scotland

Holland Park, G2
By Moda Living
Award winner 2024
4.74
(46 reviews)
£1,052-£3,035 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 4th out of 51 in Scotland

Solasta Riverside, G5
By urbanbubble
Award winner 2024
4.73
(78 reviews)
£1,040-£2,220 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 5th out of 51 in Scotland
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Kai K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solasta Riverside, G5
Jul 2025
Quality of Solasta Riverside and its surroundings
Kai K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solasta Riverside, G5
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Being located in the centre of town means that everything works in your favour. Cuisines are endless and with quality. Lots of middle eastern places around especially that are very tasty and, across the river, all other cuisines exist as well as plenty of pubs. The Laurieston is closest and is a legendary pub. Having Central Station within 10 minutes walk is super convenient and there is also Bridge Street Underground within 5 minutes walk. Several bus stops that practically exist on our doorstep is a real bonus. The only slight downside is the noise that comes from train tracks going in and out of Glagow Central Station.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Always. Whether it is bathroom-related, electronics or windows, management always comes to fix them.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
You get to make new friends quickly through the building group chat. You can also easily sell/give away belongings that you no longer need. We dog-sat for a couple of people during our stay through this and enjoyed it thoroughly. Being able to go to the gym in the building is a massive bonus and convenient.
Zmm (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
Jul 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
A nice cozy modern apartment to live in.
Zmm (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The good part of being in this area is it’s quiet and friendly. Surrounding areas are also clean. Local amenities are within 5-10 mins walking distance. You can find Tesco, coop or Sainsbury within 10 mins walking distance. Park is just within 5 mins walk, which I really enjoy on the sunny days. Bus stop is 3-5 mins walk depending on which block you are in. Nothing has bad aspects but at night the surroundings are very quiet and sometimes I see a fox roaming around which scares me a bit.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
So far I didn’t encounter any problems or issues so it’s not something I can answer.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I knew about the bus services as it’s only 3 bus services here. Also, I wish I knew about the nearby surroundings in more details.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Esra (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solasta Riverside, G5
Jul 2025
Comfortable Living in a Well-Managed and Modern Building
Esra (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Solasta Riverside, G5
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I live in a lovely and vibrant area with excellent local shops, cozy cafes, and a great variety of restaurants. There are beautiful parks and green spaces nearby, perfect for walking and relaxing. Public transport is very convenient, with frequent buses and metro connections to the city center. My street is quiet and clean, with plenty of parking space and regular bin collections. The neighborhood feels very safe, and the community is friendly. It's a peaceful and enjoyable place to live with no issues at all.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has always responded promptly and professionally to any issues I’ve raised. Maintenance requests are handled quickly, and communication is clear and respectful. They genuinely care about residents’ comfort and ensure problems are resolved efficiently.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how friendly and welcoming the neighbours are—it really adds to the sense of community here. Also, the natural light in the flat is even better throughout the day than it seemed during the viewing. A tip for new neighbours: the local bakery around the corner is a hidden gem—try it early in the morning before it gets busy!
Ishrak Ahmed (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
Jul 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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Ishrak Ahmed (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The aspects are really good in overall as the local shops tesco express and other food courts are nearby also leith walk is just a couple of minutes walk.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Haven't faced with any problems yet but heard all good things from neighbours.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Bus routes , it would have been easier if more buses were connected to other routes from Andersons place.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Sevriano Battista (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Jul 2025
Helpful staff service.
Sevriano Battista (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Jul 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Nice neighborhood, quiet, and great for focus as both a student and professional. I would highly recommend staying here for anyone with demanding work.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Excellent service and really helpful staff who provided exceptional guidance during move-in and move-out.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Students require a deposit for multiple months of rent ahead of move-in.
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