Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' in 2024 named - find out where Edinburgh ranks

Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' in 2024 have been named – and Edinburgh has ranked lower than you might think.

It comes as new research conducted by property experts at Rightmove asked residents across Britain how they feel about their area. The study, now in its 13th year, was completed by more than 35,000 people.

Residents expressed opinions on topics such as how proud they feeI about where they live, their sense of belonging, community spirit, whether they can be themselves, whether they can earn enough to live comfortably in their area, public transport, sports and recreation, green spaces and artistic and cultural activities.

Woodbridge in Suffolk topped the list of the happiest places to live in Britain for the first time, while Stirling came top in Scotland.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' in 2024, according to Rightmove.

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