Joy for Stirling as the city is named happiest place to live for second year in succession

Stirling is beaming with pride after being named as the happiest place to live in Scotland for the second year in a row.

- STUART MCFARLANE

A study conducted by Rightmove ranked Stirling as the eighth happiest place to live overall in the UK, climbing up from 12th place last year.

Thousands of residents from over 200 areas across Great Britain shared their feelings about their local area with Rightmove, covering aspects such as community spirit and job opportunities.

The survey also asked participants to rate their overall happiness with their living location.

Stirling Council Leader Cllr Susan McGill said: "We are proud to be named as the happiest place to live in Scotland two years in a row. We've got some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, incredible history and heritage and a thriving and dynamic economy that is forecast to be the fastest growing in Scotland over the coming years.