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Largest Cities — Scotland

1 Glasgow 626,410
2 Edinburgh 514,990
3 Aberdeen 198,590
4 Dundee 148,210
5 Paisley 77,270
6 East Kilbride 74,740
7 Livingston 56,840
8 Hamilton 54,480
9 Meikle Earnock 54,080
10 Cumbernauld 51,610
11 Dunfermline 50,380
12 Kirkcaldy 49,460
13 Inverness 47,790
14 Perth 47,350
15 Kilmarnock 46,970
16 Dumfries 46,500
17 Ayr 46,260
18 Coatbridge 43,970
19 Greenock 41,280
20 Glenrothes 38,360
21 Stirling 37,910
22 Airdrie 37,130
23 Falkirk 35,310
24 Irvine 34,130
25 Motherwell 32,840
26 Rutherglen 31,180
27 Wishaw 30,510
28 Cambuslang 27,610
29 Bearsden 27,340
30 Clydebank 26,640
31 Elgin 25,040
32 Newton Mearns 24,650
33 Vale of Leven 24,640
34 Arbroath 23,640
35 Musselburgh 23,620
36 Bishopbriggs 23,430
37 Renfrew 22,010
38 Bathgate 21,070
39 Bellshill 20,650
40 Alloa 20,390
41 Dumbarton 19,950
42 Kirkintilloch 19,630
43 Isle of Lewis 18,500
44 Peterhead 18,450
45 Dalserf 17,985
46 Barrhead 17,620
47 Grangemouth 17,280
48 Blantyre 17,090
49 Saint Andrews 16,800
50 High Blantyre 16,739
51 Kilwinning 16,420
52 Nigg 16,400
53 Johnstone 16,390
54 Bonnyrigg 16,360
55 Penicuik 16,110
56 Viewpark 16,020
57 Erskine 15,530
58 Broxburn 15,360
59 Port Glasgow 15,190
60 Larkhall 15,020
61 Bo’ness 14,910
62 Prestwick 14,750
63 Troon 14,680
64 Hawick 14,050
65 Forfar 13,970
66 Helensburgh 13,720
67 Rosyth 13,690
68 Mossend 13,480
69 Carluke 13,370
70 Linlithgow 13,320
71 Fraserburgh 13,140
72 Mayfield 13,140
73 Milngavie 13,110
74 Saltcoats 12,800
75 Inverurie 12,760
76 Dalkeith 12,720
77 Galashiels 12,660
78 Giffnock 12,070
79 Montrose 11,880
80 Tranent 11,840
81 Armadale 11,770
82 Westhill 11,600
83 Cowdenbeath 11,460
84 Carnoustie 11,430
85 Stonehaven 11,370
86 Largs 11,340
87 Methil 11,160
88 Ardrossan 10,930
89 Gourock 10,570
90 Stranraer 10,510
91 Whitburn 10,460
92 Ellon 10,200
93 Stenhousemuir 10,050
94 Forres 9,900
95 Nairn 9,860
96 Kilsyth 9,860
97 Dalgety Bay 9,810
98 Larbert 9,530
99 Prestonpans 9,490
100 Clarkston 9,460

The largest cities in Scotland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Glasgow leads with a population of 626,410, followed by Edinburgh and Aberdeen. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. SCT dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Glasgow's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. SCT has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 16,739 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,565,470.

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