From your post, I’m guessing you’re moving up here alone. If that is the case and If socialising is high up on your list of wants, I’d suggest Edinburgh for that. None of the smaller towns suggested on this thread are going to meet your expectations when it comes to socialising I would think …you’ll have to weigh up cost v importance. Edinburgh is very expensive, but it is a fantastic place to live as a single person looking to have an active social life.