These are the 10 fastest growing areas in Scotland

Scotland’s population is estimated to grow by 3.3 per cent by 2026. But that growth is not evenly spread across the country.

Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian. The county is one of the country's fastest growing areas

Official data from the National Records of Scotland reveals that of the 32 council areas north of the Border, it’s those closest to the country’s three biggest cities which can expect to see the biggest population growth over the next seven years.