With the world of digital dating becoming more commonplace these days, people over the age of 50 are beginning to embrace the latest sites and apps. New research from Compare the Market has revealed the top ten cities across the UK for dating as a singleton over 50.
And two Scottish cities have made the list with both Glasgow and Edinburgh making the top three and only narrowly being beaten by London.
A spokesperson for Compare the Market said: "It’s no secret that the world of dating can be challenging, no matter how old or experienced we are. Compare the Market reveals the attitudes of singletons over 50 towards dating, as well as their personal preferences for finding a match.
"We looked at the cost of a meal out, number of bars, restaurants and cafes, as well as Google searches for dating apps and sites targeted at 50 pluses, to reveal which cities are the best for dating."
Not only did they find which cities were most popular, but also what types of first date people preferred.
They added: "Meeting for a coffee is the type of first date almost three in 10 (29%) of 50+ singletons want, making it the top first-date activity. However, while 34% of women say this is the ideal scenario, just 17% of men agree – 23% of men would prefer a drink at the pub.
"Meanwhile, just 2% of respondents say an activity, such as bowling, mini golf, seeing a movie or having a drink at home, is what they want from a first date."
The top 10 UK cities for over 50s dating:
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