In some parts of Scotland as much as 75 per cent of the population are overweight.In some parts of Scotland as much as 75 per cent of the population are overweight.
In some parts of Scotland as much as 75 per cent of the population are overweight.

Scottish Obesity Rates: Here are the 20 parts of Scotland with the highest proportion of overweight residents - from East Ayrshire to Midlothian

There is a big difference between some council areas when it comes to the percentage of people who could do with losing a few pounds.

Research has revealed the top 20 Scottish areas with the highest obesity rates in the country - and those with the largest percentage of residents who are a healthy weight.

East Ayrshire and the Orkney Islands top the list, with 75 per cent of their adult residents classified as overweight or obese.

Meanwhile the City of Edinburgh has the lowest obesity rates in Scotland with 53 per cent of adults classified as overweight, followed closely by Aberdeen City and East Dunbartonshire with 59 per cent and 60 per cent respectively.

The research was carried out by health experts at Now Patient using Scottish Government figures,

Here are the 20 areas with the highest proportion of overweight residents.