Glasgow named one of the best places in the UK to retire to – here’s why

The ranking includes places from across the country, including Plymouth, Sussex and Edinburgh.

Introducing the locations, the over-50s digital community said that finding the ideal place to live out your golden years can be “tricky”.

With this, it has been suggested that no matter where you settle down, it is always worth considering a range of factors, including property prices, crime rates, amenities, and entertainment.

Glasgow was said to be cheaper than Edinburgh (Image: Getty Images)

Glasgow named one of the best places in the UK to retire to

Discussing the Scottish city, Rest Less said: “Glasgow is another affordable city; house prices here are much cheaper than in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, coming in at around £224,945. It’s a far more central location too, and has connections to Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and more.

“Though Glasgow traditionally had a reputation for being rather gritty, these days it’s a national hub of culture. Home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland, if you like attending a good show, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Glasgow also has an unusually high number of golf courses, with around 90 within an hour of the city.”

There are also a number of lovely villages near Glasgow (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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However, the researchers went on to add that while violence is around 11% lower than it was a decade ago, Glasgow was the “least peaceful” major city named on the list.

Despite this, the experts have insisted that this does not make the city unsafe. 

For those prioritising “peace and tranquillity”, moving to one of the “lovely villages” just outside the city was recommended.

Places like Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Lochwinnoch and Houston were highlighted.