Scotland - naice small town within two hours of Glasgow?

[Twoshoesnewshoes]

Not sure if I’ve put this in the right section-
seriously considering moving to Scotland- I’ve been wanting to for years, and we now have two DC living there.
just starting to look casually - could anyone recommend an area?
we’d like

• two hours max from Glasgow
• small town with independent shops and cafes and a creative vibe
• lovely scenery

budget around £500k, three bed detached with large garden and views. any ideas? thank you

Can you cope with rain? Genuinely? Eg do you currently live in Cumbria or Derbyshire? If so, you will be fine with west and west of Glasgow!

if not, really east of Glasgow. In your position, I would consider dollar or bridge of Allan or Dunblane. Maybe Doune. Just that but drier and great access and countryside.

near Glasgow - I’m not so sure as I hate the rain but I love Drymen way.

Fife? Tay Coast?? Good transport links plus fairly central for travel to lots of Scotland. East Neuk / St Andrews might be just out of range but trains from Dundee to Glasgow are fast and frequent and roads are good to get there. Plus in the dry East.

My hometown. The scenery is really beautiful there and I love going back to visit now as I appreciate it much more as an adult.

I love strolling along Kempock street on a nice day, browsing the little gift shops and getting a coffee. People in Gourock are very friendly and welcoming 😊.

Linlithgow

Blairgowrie is not within two hours of Glasgow, especially not by road.