Property Finders say Selkirk Best Place to Live in Scotland 2026
Added at 11:48 on 01 February 2026
Property frinders Garringtons have published their yearly assessment of the best places to live in Scotland, althoug they don't say what the survey was based on, who conducted it, or how many contributed.
Their web site says:
The best places to live in Scotland 2026
1. Swashbuckling Borders town crowned 2026’s winner
Top of this year’s ranking is historic Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, famed for its narrow wynds and breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside. Despite its compact size, Selkirk has played an outsized role in Scottish history. Selkirk is traditionally associated with William Wallace’s appointment as Guardian of Scotland at the Kirk o’ the Forest, an event later dramatised in Braveheart, and Sir Walter Scott later served as Sheriff for three decades.
Selkirk still sees plenty of swashbuckling. Every June, hundreds of riders on horseback trot, canter, and gallop around the town’s borders and ford the River Ettrick to commemorate the 1513 Battle of Flodden.The town scored well in all five of the categories that determine the overall ranking, and came fourth in the value for money category. At £242,889, an average home in the area costs more than the Scottish national average, but official data shows prices in Borders softened by 3.7% over the preceding 12 months.