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Bath has been crowned the best city in the UK by prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast - there were also spots for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in the top 10.
The rankings are compiled after travellers from across the globe scored cities across the UK based on nightlife, restaurants and friendliness.
Conde Nast said: “What is the best city in the UK? In 2025, we put the question to you, Condé Nast Traveller readers – and the results are in. It’s an interesting year with lots of movers and shakers.
“There’s no sign of Cardiff for the second year in a row following its win in 2023, while the Oxford vs Cambridge battle appears to have rowed off the River Thames and onto residents’ keyboards, with the latter claiming a spot as the former departs. London’s no longer on top and, most interestingly, its been overtaken by one of the UK’s other major metropolises.”
Keep reading to see where Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen ranked.
9. Liverpool - 86.67
Liverpool comes in ninth place in 2025’s Readers’ Choice Awards guide to the best cities in the UK with a score of 86.67. Conde Nast said: "The once-gritty city is now a capital of cool, where vintage shops, art galleries and art venues inject a creative atmosphere into the streets" | rabbit75_fot - stock.adobe.com
10. Aberdeen - 84.00
Aberdeen retains its position from 2024, ranking 10th. Conde Nast said: "The Scottish port city of Aberdeen has more than enough to keep culture vultures and foodies occupied on long weekend escapes. For all the praise we could heap on the city, it also makes for a great launch pad for some of Scotland's iconic Lochs and wilder areas of its breathtaking landscapes." | Pixabay