Scotland's 'friendliest towns to retire' - see full list of seven

One is a "dream come true for most retirees".11:27, 03 Sep 2026Scotland's "most friendly" places to retire have been named by travel specialists, with picturesque settlements up and down the country featured on the new roundup. One coastal destination with a lovely beach was even described as a "dream come true for most retirees".‌On Thursday, September 3, WorldAtlas shared a list of "seven of the friendliest towns to retire in Scotland". The experts rounded up locations that are home to friendly locals where retirees can meet new people and make new friends after they finish their working life.‌One of the towns that was named among the most friendly in Scotland is Montrose, which is a historic coastal town in Angus. It is situated 28 miles north of Dundee and 37 miles south of Aberdeen, a