Living in Central Scotland

Central Scotland East covers the spectacular regions of Stirling, Perthshire and Fife. Stirling is home to Bannockburn, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Perthshire's spectacular, diverse countryside is steeped in history.

In Fife you'll find some of the UK's best kept beaches and delightful fishing villages.

The information below gives some practical information on living in central Scotland.

Housing

In all of the council areas in central Scotland there are a variety of options when looking for somewhere to stay. 

There are council provided housing along with a wide selection of flat, cottages, villas and townhouses to rent across the region.

Many people in Scotland buy their house. Average house prices in central Scotland are

  • Stirling £123,000
  • Perth £166,000
  • Fife £141,000

More on accommodation in Central Scotland 

Education

There are many outstanding education establishments in central Scotland with a wide provision of primary and secondary schools, even in more remote areas.

Further and higher education is well provided for in the region with colleges in Stirling, Perth and Fife as well as smaller learning centres elsewhere. Stirling and Fife have their own universities

  • University of Stirling
  • University of St Andrews

More on learning and studying in Central Scotland 

Sport and leisure

Central Scotland offers a wide selection of sporting pursuits including hill-walking, cycling, golf, windsurfing, kayaking fishing and many more.

Perthshire is the adventure capital of Scotland with world-class fishing, walking and cycling routes mountains to climb and several golf courses.

Fife is known throughout the world as the 'Home of Golf' and boasts more than forty courses.

In addition to a good selection of retail shopping centres across central Scotland, there are lots of other leisure pursuits to keep people of all ages occupied. 

Stirling is home to Bannockburn, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, is worth a visit.

Perthshire has diverse countryside as well as museums and galleries.

In Fife you will find some of the UK's best kept beaches and delightful fishing villages. 

Read more about sport in Scotland 

Find out about leisure activities in Scotland

Medical services

As in the rest of Scotland, healthcare is available through the National Health Service (NHS).

New arrivals to Scotland should contact the local doctor's surgery to register for healthcare