Living in North East Scotland
The north east of Scotland is a vibrant and cosmopolitan place to live. You can live in one of the two main cities of Aberdeen or Dundee and experience the best shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment and amenities that Scotland has to offer. Within easy reach of these cities are many towns and villages where you can enjoy a quieter pace of life and the beauty of Scotland’s countryside.
Housing
In all of the council areas in the north east of 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 the north east region are listed below:
- Dundee - £123,000
- Aberdeen - £170,000
Education
There are many outstanding education establishments in the north east region with a wide provision of primary and secondary schools, even in more remote areas. There are several private schools, both boarding and day schools, with some, including Gordonstoun and the International School of Aberdeen, offering the International Baccalaureate.
Further and higher education is well provided for in the region with colleges in Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Arbroath as well as smaller learning centres elsewhere. There a four universities in the north east of Scotland:
- University of Aberdeen
- The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
- University of Dundee
- University of Abertay Dundee
Find out more about learning and studying in the north east of Scotland
Sport and leisure
Sport and leisure opportunities in the area are limitless. The north east of Scotland offers some of the finest sporting pursuits in the country including golf, skiing, white water rafting, cycling, fishing, surfing, hiking and many more.
The three main cities in the region have outstanding retail shopping and there are lot’s of other leisure pursuits to keep people of all ages occupied. From children’s amusement parks, historic sites such as Balmoral, beaches, museums and galleries, there’s something for everyone in the north east of Scotland.
More on sport in Scotland
More on leisure 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