The Scottish villages people would retire to 'in a heartbeat'

Many Scots dream of retiring somewhere pretty and peaceful.11:48, 23 Jul 2026People in Scotland have revealed the villages in the country that that would "retire to in a heartbeat". While lively cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee are popular places to live for those of working age, many choose to move somewhere quieter and more peaceful when they retire.‌The Daily Record recently reported that the area of Mid Dunbartonshire was named the best in Scotland for a "happy later life". However, there is no one single right answer and each person will have their own unique wants and needs when choosing where to retire.‌On Tuesday, July 21, popular travel blog Love Scotland took to social media to ask its followers where about in the country they would most want to live in retirement. Post