Retirement properties in Scotland

Whether you’re looking to retire to Scotland’s coast, countryside or cultural hotspots like Glasgow and Edinburgh, you’ll find a close community network with plenty of arts and crafts, sports and social clubs to get involved with. Our retirement homes in Scotland ensure you’re well-placed to fish, sail, cycle, hike and more too — Scotland boasts the highest number of golf courses per person in the world! Plus, if you enjoy the buzz of a festival, the nation comes together annually for the legendary Edinburgh Fringe and Hogmanay celebrations.

McCarthy & Stone offers gorgeous retirement developments and retirement villages in Scotland with friendly neighbours on the doorstep and a range of events and clubs to enjoy within the community. It’s no one wonder so many of our homeowners say they wish they’d made the move sooner.

Home to Ben Nevis, Loch Ness and Eilean Donan, Scotland is renowned for its stunning landscapes. With over 11,000 km of coastline and almost 50 National Nature Reserves, it’s a haven for outdoor pursuits, with bountiful options to explore in retirement.

There are also hundreds of islands to visit, from rugged Orkney to the bird sanctuary on the Isle of May. The beautiful waterfall-fed Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye are one of the world’s best wild swimming locations too.

Wherever you retire in Scotland, you’ll find evidence of a rich history, from 5,000 year-old stone circles to the ruins of Scotland’s earliest castles like 800-year-old Castle Sween or Aberdour Castle in Fife.

And with over 400 museums and art galleries to choose from, the Scottish Ballet and countless theatres. including the Edinburgh Playhouse, your retirement village in Scotland will be close to a range of exhilarating cultural treats.