It topped a list of 72 locations chosen by The Sunday Times to represent the best of the UK in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. North Berwick is the first Scottish winner in the 12-year history of Best Places to Live. It has a great high street with independent shops, the great outdoors and family-friendly houses, those behind the guide said. North and North East: LeedsLeeds was praised for its shopping destinations, youthful energy and great choice of places to live. North West: Stockport, Greater ManchesterStockport was described as one of the most exciting towns around, with its historic streets filling up with independent businesses.