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Smallest Cities in Scotland

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Smallest Cities — Scotland

1 Faifley 5,030
2 Isle of Arran 5,058
3 Turriff 5,060
4 Holytown 5,080
5 Tillicoultry 5,160
6 Inverkeithing 5,220
7 Bonnybridge 5,280
8 Neilston 5,310
9 Bridge of Allan 5,320
10 Polmont 5,390
11 New Stevenston 5,450
12 Blackburn 5,480
13 Stonehouse 5,500
14 Dingwall 5,520
15 Dalry 5,560
16 Kelso 5,600
17 Uddingston 5,610
18 Cockenzie 5,660
19 Elderslie 5,690
20 Alness 5,700
21 Newmains 5,710
22 Selkirk 5,730
23 Dyce 5,730
24 Fort William 5,830
25 Auchterarder 5,840
26 Ballingry 5,940
27 Locharbriggs 5,960
28 Balerno 6,000
29 Kirriemuir 6,160
30 Beith 6,170
31 Sauchie 6,310
32 Gorebridge 6,330
33 Loanhead 6,350
34 Burntisland 6,370
35 Bothwell 6,410
36 Houston 6,420
37 Newarthill 6,480
38 Currie 6,500
39 Chapelhall 6,560
40 Lochgelly 6,586
41 Kelty 6,590
42 North Berwick 6,650
43 Girvan 6,650
44 Stepps 6,730
45 Lerwick 6,760
46 Moodiesburn 6,900
47 Alexandria 6,940
48 Duntocher 7,036
49 Bannockburn 7,040
50 Cove 7,060
51 Wick 7,140
52 Stewarton 7,140
53 Kirkwall 7,150
54 Isle of Bute 7,228
55 Crieff 7,430
56 Strathaven 7,480
57 Stornoway 7,500
58 Kilbirnie 7,520
59 Brechin 7,520
60 Banchory 7,520
61 Lossiemouth 7,620
62 Colinton 7,637
63 Thurso 7,760
64 Denny 7,860
65 Dunoon 8,160
66 Portlethen 8,200
67 Monifieth 8,210
68 Shotts 8,235
69 Peebles 8,380
70 Buckie 8,430
71 Dunbar 8,470
72 Oban 8,540
73 Lenzie 8,580
74 Linwood 8,590
75 Tullibody 8,710
76 Dunblane 8,830
77 Lanark 8,890
78 Blairgowrie and Rattray 8,890
79 Cumnock 8,920
80 Annan 8,920
81 Dalmuir 8,933
82 Queensferry 8,960
83 Leven 8,960
84 Haddington 9,020
85 Bonhill 9,180
86 Cupar 9,270
87 Stevenston 9,290
88 Clarkston 9,460
89 Prestonpans 9,490
90 Larbert 9,530
91 Dalgety Bay 9,810
92 Nairn 9,860
93 Kilsyth 9,860
94 Forres 9,900
95 Stenhousemuir 10,050
96 Ellon 10,200
97 Whitburn 10,460
98 Stranraer 10,510
99 Gourock 10,570
100 Ardrossan 10,930

The smallest cities in Scotland (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Faifley has a population of just 5,030. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,030 residents, Faifley is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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