Choosing where to move to in Scotland

[GillieBunch]

Hi all. Looking for some advice on where to move to in Scotland. I have been looking at maps and websites and Rightmove for weeks but going around in circles. Our eldest son lives in Helensburgh and we have another son hopefully getting accepted at Edinburgh Uni. Our daughter will be staying in England but we will also have our 15 year old son with us. We will be renting for a couple of years to see if this is what we really want etc. I love Helensburgh but it is way too expensive. Our sons inlaws will be in Maybole so I am looking between there and Helensburgh, although my son may be moving further down towards Maybole in a few years time. I am looking at towns so we have amenities for our 15 year old and I love the outdoors and being near some form of water as I like to do photography. I liked the look of Lanark but our son thinks that is too far from him so back looking at the west coast.
Can anyone advise me on what areas to look for and which ones to avoid? Our 15 year old and my partner will both need access to Glasgow by train or car.
Thanks L.

Thanks for that. My other son has just got into Edinburgh uni so now we are also thinking of Stirling, Falkirk or Glasgow suburbs. I have spoken to Forth Valley College via email bit need to call them next week for a chat. I hope things are improving for your kids. Was it the actual lesson transition that was bad?

How does your youngest feel about it? Why not wait?

It was his idea to move initially. If we don't go when he finishes his GCSE's here then it will be at least another 2 years as he will either be in 6th Form doing A'levels or college. His two older brothers are up there now too.

I wouldn’t recommend Falkirk if you don’t drive. It has two train stations but there isn’t much to the town that you would want to stay there.

Stirling is better and has a forth valley college campus but I would recommend Glasgow suburbs for the access to the city and all that’s available

Bridge of Allan is lovely, Stirling itself is a bit run down. Falkirk varies wildly. There's also South Lanarkshire and places like Strathaven are lovely.

There are various areas in Helensburgh that vary in pricing. Hope you found something. If you are ever looking for dance, gymnastics or cheerleading classes please do pop us a message or check out our social media 🌈