The Isle of Bute has been named the best place to live in Scotland by the Sunday Times’ annual Best Places to Live guide.
Six other Scottish places made the list, which considers a range of factors including schools, transport, and broadband as well as culture, green spaces, and health of the high street.
The average house prices in each area have been supplied by Halifax, the guide sponsor, and the six “runner up” locations are in alphabetical order.
The average house prices in each area have been supplied by Halifax, the guide sponsor, and the six “runner up” locations are in alphabetical order.
5. Shawlands, Glasgow
Shawlands in Glasgow's Southside is described as "both practical and cool". The city's "premium coffee and cake quarter" has nearby Pollok Country Park, and the reopened Burrell Collection to enjoy. Average house price: £245,000 Photo: Getty Images
6. Melrose
Melrose is a town in the Scottish Borders with striking views of the Eildon Hills, a strong rugby connection, and literary reputation - with the Borders Book Festival every summer. Average house price: £311,000 Photo: Getty Images
7. North Berwick
North Berwick, the "jewel" of the East Lothian coast, has an "unbeatable" combination of schools, independent shops, laid-back beach life and trains to Edinburgh. Average house price: £401,000 Photo: Getty Images