Stirling named happiest place to live in Scotland
A poll by Rightmove asked people their thoughts on friendliness and community spirit in the area.
Last updated 24th Nov 2021
Stirling has been crowned the happiest place to live in Scotland by a Rightmove poll.
The "happy at home" index is now in its 10th year and asked more than 21,000 people across Britain how they feel about various aspects of where they live.
Happiness measures in the index compiled by Rightmove include friendliness and community spirit, whether people feel they can be themselves, nature and green spaces.
Kevin Harrison is from the Art Link Central group and is telling us why believes Stirling is worthy of the title.
Community spirit
"I have been living here for 15 years and I have been welcomed by the community.
"People are always kind to each other and happy to help."
Attractive place to live
Stirling is also in the race to be named the UK's City of Culture in 2025, against seven other areas around the country.
The average asking price for a house in the city is £191,226 while the average rent prince is £877.
Kevin added: "The city has so many beautiful landscapes, but more importantly it is also one of the more affordable places to live.
"It's such an attractive place for people to come to start a family or set up a career and it is also a place people like to come back to when the want to settle down.
"There is a lot to do and enjoy, but it's also really well positioned in the centre of Scotland and it is well connected to motorways, trains and all kinds of transport."