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Excellent

77.8%

Very Good

16.4%

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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Dockside, EH6

By Dockside

4.97

4.97

(48 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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 54 in Scotland

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Award Winner 2025

The Point, AB10

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

4.89

(191 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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 54 in Scotland

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Candleriggs, G1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.88

4.88

(50 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 54 in Scotland

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Award Winner 2024

Holland Park, G2

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.82

4.82

(101 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 54 in Scotland

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The McEwan, EH3

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.8

4.80

(220 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 5th out of 54 in Scotland

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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'.

YW (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Proper Home - Love Moda

YW (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

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

The area is convenient to live in as it’s located in the city centre, with easy access to a good range of shops, restaurants, and cafés. While it is a little far from the school, the overall environment is pleasant and well maintained. Transport links are good and make getting around the city straightforward. Living on the street is generally comfortable, although, as with most central locations, it can be busy at times.

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

It's really quick responds. Our apartment was lack of some furniture before our move-in. Andy and Connor are really efficient and helpful to organise our new sofa and bed. Amazing team!

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

I wish I had known more clearly about the available viewing times for booking appointments, as this would have made planning a bit easier before moving in.


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Alex (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Smooth Move-In and a Place That Truly Feels Like Home

Alex (Tenant)

Unverified

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

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

Location-wise, it’s very central and close to my office, which makes daily life convenient. Being near the city centre means easy access to a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and shops, as well as the general energy of Glasgow. Transport links are excellent, with good bus and train connections nearby. The main downside of living so centrally is the occasional noise from traffic and the busy atmosphere, but overall the convenience outweighs this.

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

Just moved in, so there are no issue at this stage

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

Honestly, there isn’t anything I wish I had known beforehand. Everything that was advertised and discussed during the viewing process has been accurate and as expected. The information provided was clear, and there were no surprises after moving in, which I really appreciated.


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Q (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A Well-Designed Home with Exceptional Support

Q (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Holland Park, G2

Jan 2026

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

The local area offers an excellent blend of convenience and quality of life. There is a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance, catering to a variety of tastes and offering a consistently high standard. Nearby west end and open spaces are well maintained and provide a welcome retreat for walks and relaxation. Transport links are very strong, with frequent bus services and convenient train connections, making travel straightforward, although services can be busier during peak hours.

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

It’s really responsive and helpful. The RA Amy and Andy are so supportive and lovely!

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

For the building specifically, I wish I had known just how community-focused it is.


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Chloe W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Jan 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

NFB IS GREAT

Chloe W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Jan 2026

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

There are lots of local businesses, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Very quiet as building is away from main road

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

The management team is very helpful, always quick to respond

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

I wish i had known how smooth the moving process would be.


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Dija (Tenant)

Unverified

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Jan 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

good value for money and modern

Dija (Tenant)

Unverified

New Fountainbridge, EH3

Jan 2026

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

good transportation links, nice area, polite neighbours and nice food places near by that are easy to get to.

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

Very fast and friendly responses to equities and issues

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

wish i’d known how friendly the management team were going to be.


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