Scotland is emerging as a key destination for Gulf Cooperation Council property buyers, driven by price growth, demand and increasing international appeal, according to data from Nomo.
The lender’s latest Property Pulse report, using Rightmove search data, found Scotland accounted for 18% of all UK property searches from GCC residents in Q4 2025, consistently ranking among the top three regions alongside London.
In April 2025, Scotland matched London as the most searched UK region among GCC buyers, with both accounting for 23% of searches, with demand remaining steady since tracking began in December 2024.
The UAE accounted for 60% of GCC searches for Scottish property, followed by Saudi Arabia at 29%, while Edinburgh and Glasgow were the most popular locations, representing 18% and 14% of searches respectively.
Emma Bilan, head of property finance at Nomo, said: “The data shows a clear affinity between GCC residents and Scottish property, particularly across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
“Scotland’s housing market continues to be supported by strong fundamentals – from steady price growth to diverse buyer demand.
“This is a key reason why we’ve expanded to Scotland and the response from brokers has already been strong.
“Whether it’s a new-build in Inverness or a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh, we’re already seeing solid case volumes and expect demand to grow further in the coming months.”
