One of only two north of the border boroughs on our list, East Dunbartonshire lies to the north west of Glasgow. As well as encompassing some of the suburbs of the city, it also boasts acres of typically dramatic Scottish countryside.
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Made up of 13 towns and villages, including some of Glasgow's smartest suburbs, East Dunbartonshire already has loads in its favour. With beautiful Loch Lomond just a few minutes away and a vibrant cosmopolitan city centre on its doorstep, the residents have the best of both urban and rural living.
The scenery may by gorgeous but there's not much locally to do, not unless you have a car that is! Of course it's not the only place without a cinema and few museums, but add to that a measly number of shops, bars and restaurants and this is why it isn't any higher on our list.
Those who prefer embarking on beautiful scenic walks to traffic-blighted trawls to the big smoke will certainly appreciate the West Highland way. The hugely popular trail begins in Milngavie in East Dunbartonshire and continues for an impressive 95 miles up to Fort William in the Highlands.
The Romans were less keen on embarking on this particular hike, instead building the Antonine Wall across central Scotland as a second buffer (after the slightly more famous Hadrian's Wall) against any hostile forces. Notwithstanding any lingering fears of marauding northern hordes, no true rambler could resist the lure of the Campsie Fells, which also fall within the borough.
There's certainly no shortage of spectacular scenery across Scotland though, so why is it East Dunbartonshire that makes our list? It certainly helps that it's a distinctly affluent region, with more than 175 millionaires living within the Bearsden postcode alone.
This particular commuter haven is one of the richest in the UK, with an overwhelming majority of its population living in detached houses and 61 per cent classified at the higher/ ABC1 end of the social scale.
As impressive as these statistics are, it remains the case that proximity to Glasgow is the main draw for potential residents of East Dunbartonshire. Since being crowned European City of Culture in 1990, the city's reputation has gone from strength to strength, and Glasgow now houses an impressive art and music pedigree to complement its traditional prowess on the football field.
For those considering relocating to these distinctive suburbs of Scotland's largest city, it's reassuring to note that it's not 'only millionaires need apply'. Property prices averaged just under £160,000 in July 2007, less than half the price of a typical home in some of our London commuter zones. This is still somewhat higher than the Scottish national average of around £125,000, but as you'll be earning significantly more than the typical Scot, the benefits should far outweigh the extra investment.
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