Cities in Scotland - Best Places to Visit

There are 155 cities in Scotland. Edinburgh is the most popular city with a population of 514,990.

1

Edinburgh

Capital city of Scotland, UK

Pop. 514,990

2

Glasgow

Scotland's largest city and cultural hub

Pop. 626,410

3

Aberdeen

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 198,590

4

Dundee

City in Scotland known for its jute industry

Pop. 148,210

5

Stirling

Historic city in Scotland with a castle

Pop. 37,910

6

Perth

City in Scotland with a rich history

Pop. 47,350

7

Ayr

City in Scotland with coastal views

Pop. 46,260

8

Dunfermline

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 50,380

9

Greenock

Port city in Scotland, UK

Pop. 41,280

10

Kirkwall

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 7,150

11

Lerwick

Capital of Shetland Islands, Scotland

Pop. 6,760

12

Saint Andrews

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 16,800

13

Paisley

City in Scotland, known for its textile industry

Pop. 77,270

14

Kirkcaldy

Scottish town known for its beaches

Pop. 49,460

15

Dumfries

City in Scotland with historical significance

Pop. 46,500

16

Dumbarton

Scottish town with historical significance

Pop. 19,950

17

Falkirk

City in the UK known for its historic sites

Pop. 35,310

18

East Kilbride

Town in Scotland, UK

Pop. 74,740

19

Livingston

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 56,840

20

Fort William

Scottish city near Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis

Pop. 5,830

21

Oban

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 8,540

22

Portree

Main town on Isle of Skye, Scotland

Pop. 2,410

23

Tobermory, Mull

Isle of Mull town and ferry terminal

Pop. 1,010

24

Pitlochry

Scottish Victorian town and gateway to Highlands

Pop. 2,860

25

Inverness

City in Scotland, known for Loch Ness

Pop. 47,790

26

Brechin

City in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pop. 7,520

27

Dornoch

Historic town with cathedral and championship golf links.

Pop. 1,270