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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

4.92

(168 reviews)

£1,281-£2,940 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

The McEwan is located in the heart of Fountainbridge, just a few minute walk away from Haymarket Train Station. There are 476 brand new, state of the art rental homes. Residents have access to a wide range of amenity spaces including a gym, studio, cinema room, a co-working space, shared lounges and public spaces. On site, there are also two private dining rooms with panoramic views over the City and Edinburgh Castle. In addition, The McEwan has 24 hour concierge and maintenance services and the development is also pet-friendly.
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Ranked 1st out of 51 in Scotland

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Candleriggs, G1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.92

4.92

(28 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 2nd out of 51 in Scotland

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The Point, AB10

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(174 reviews)

£650-£3,978 pcm

Studios, 1, 6 beds

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 51 in Scotland

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Holland Park, G2

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.74

4.74

(46 reviews)

£1,052-£3,035 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

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.
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Ranked 4th out of 51 in Scotland

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Solasta Riverside, G5

By urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.73

4.73

(78 reviews)

£1,040-£2,220 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Solasta Riverside is a new city centre district. Based on the South Bank of the iconic river Clyde, the development sits directly opposite Central Station. Furthermore, Solasta Riverside's residential development consists of two 18-story complexes, including 324 Build-to-Rent apartments. Solasta Riverside is located on the Clyde riverside, facing the International Financial Services District. Additionally, with direct access to bus, rail, cycle and motorway networks, and only 15 minutes from Glasgow International Airport, Solasta Riverside will activate over a quarter of a mile of river frontage.
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Ranked 5th out of 51 in Scotland

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Kai K (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solasta Riverside, G5

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

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.


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Zmm (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jul 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
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4

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.


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Esra (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Solasta Riverside, G5

Jul 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

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!


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Ishrak Ahmed (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh

Jul 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Living at Platform_

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.


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Sevriano Battista (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The McEwan, EH3

Jul 2025

5
5
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5

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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