Is It Worth It to Retire in Scotland? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives to Edinburgh & Glasgow

Discover the pros and cons of living in Scotland, comparing big cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow to smaller towns like Dundee, Perth, Dunblane, and Stirling.

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If you ever thought about living in Scotland,
choosing between cities and towns could be the most important decision you’ll make.
Today you will discover the pros and cons of each lifestyle choice
and by the end of this video, I will tell you 2 places that have unique and remarkable quality
of putting together the best things from both large cities and small towns.
So let's start with the pros and cons of living in Scotland's largest cities
Namely, Glasgow and Edinburgh - because those are the only ones with more than half a million people.
The first pro of these two major cities is the access to advanced healthcare.
Those two cities offer state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. Edinburgh is home to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the Western General Hospital, two of the top hospitals in Scotland, while Glasgow has the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. These cities also have a higher concentration of GPs (General Practitioners), pharmacies, and private healthcare options
Another very impressive feature of both Glasgow and Edinburgh - especially for Americans - is the quality of the public transport
Glasgow offers the most extensive public transport network in Scotland, making it highly convenient for retirees. The city features the Glasgow Subway, a circular underground system often called the "Clockwork Orange," which connects 15 stations across key areas like the City Centre and West End.
Edinburgh, on the other hand, has a tram system that runs from Edinburgh Airport to the city center and passes through major areas such as Haymarket and Murrayfield. Lothian Buses operates extensive bus services, with over 50 routes across neighborhoods and nearby towns.
Will you need a car in those cities? Well, this is what a local told us:
“In Glasgow is generally OK to not have a car. Some places are terrible for parking so you might be even better off without a car.”
The next pro of those two big cities in Scotland is something that often people neglect, but if you are a foreigner, this thing is actually important,