SCOTLAND’S worst city for people cheating on their partners has been revealed.
Two hotspots north of the border have been identified as being among the worst in the UK for unfaithfulness.
Two Scottish cities have been named among the worst in the UK for cheating[/caption]
A dating expert claims there are three ages at which you’re most likely to cheat, combined with living in one of 20 cities that have the most affairs, and the chances of you or your partner’s head turning are much higher.
The place in the UK where people are most likely to get steamy between the sheets with someone outside their relationship is Salford, according to Ashley Madison.
The Lancashire city was followed closely by its larger neighbour, Manchester.
Over on the northeast coast, Newcastle upon Tyne was named as the third worst city place in the UK for cheating.
North of the border, the two largest cities were listed among the 20 most notorious in the UK for cheating.
Edinburgh was ranked 16th, while Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city by population, came in 18th.
Christoph Kraemer, managing director Europe for Ashley Madison, said: “It’s great to see Salford and Manchester claiming their rightful places as the non-monogamous capitals of the UK once again.
“But our 2025 ranking shows that it’s not just the big cities where people are exploring relationships outside of the traditional norm.
“We’re very happy to see so many additions from smaller locations such as Oxford and Lincoln this time around, indicating that more and more people are looking to release the age-old chains of monogamy and explore their own needs this summer, regardless of where they live”.
Why do people cheat?
People cheat for a variety of complex and often overlapping reasons— emotional, psychological, situational, or even cultural.
Whilst there are many cheating red flags to look out for, the most common reasons for someone cheating are outlined below.
Unmet emotional needs
They feel neglected, unappreciated, or unloved in their current relationship.
Cheating can be a way of getting validation, attention or intimacy they feel is currently missing.
Opportunity and temptation
Sometimes it’s less about deep unhappiness and more about acting on impulse, seizing an opportunity, or the lack of self-control and boundaries.
Boredom or desire for novelty
Long-term relationships can lose excitement, combined with a craving for newness, thrill, or variety.
Several men have revealed the real reason they cheated on their partners, and it wasn’t because they were bored.
Ego and insecurity
Cheating can boost self-esteem or ego temporarily.
Poor communication
Perhaps the relationship hasn’t been clearly defined – are you “seeing each other”, dating, dating other people, exclusive, in a relationship?
Full list of UK’s Adulterous Cities 2025
Ranking, City, Change 2024
1. Salford (-)
2. Manchester (+16)
3. Newcastle Upon Tyne (new)
4. Exeter (new)
5. Brighton (new)
6. Bournemouth (new)
7. Colchester (new)
8. Cambridge (-6)
9. Lincoln (+11)
10. Leeds (+1)
11. Southampton (-6)
12. Worcester (new)
13. Norwich (-9)
14. Belfast (new)
15. Chelmsford (new)
16. Edinburgh (new)
17. Basingstoke (-7)
18. Glasgow (new)
19. Oxford (new)
20. Watford (new)
