ABOUT STIRLING

Stirling - the Gateway to the Highlands - is Scotland’s smallest (and newest) city with a population of around 50,000 people. This includes many students who attend the campus-based University of Stirling.

A former capital of Scotland (Robert the Bruce held a parliament here in 1326), Stirling oozes history and is surrounded by magnificant scenery such as the Ochil Hills - it’s well worth a visit basically.

For Stirling’s location on a UK map, click HERE).

For more information on Stirling and its history, see Wikipedia.

Further details on Stirling and the surrounding areas can be found at the official Stirling Tourism website.

VISIT STIRLING - HOW TO GET HERE

By Car: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee can all be reached within 60 minutes driving from Stirling.

By Bus/Coach: Use National Express, Citylink or even Megabus.

By Train: For Stirling train tickets, use The Trainline website.

By Plane: There is no airport in Stirling, but both Edinburgh and Glasgow airports are only 45 minutes drive away, with convenient public transport to Stirling also available.

STIRLING ACCOMMODATION - WHERE TO STAY

Stirling Hotels:

- Laterooms: Hotels in Stirling

- Superbreak: Stirling Hotels

- Alpharooms: Stirling Hotels

Stirling Hostels:

- Willy Wallace Hostel

- Stirling YHA Hostel

STIRLING ATTRACTIONS - WHAT TO SEE & DO

Visitors to Stirling will immediately be drawn to the impressive Stirling Castle. A visit is definitely recommended.

Other historical attractions include the William Wallace Monument (providing great city views), Stirling’s Old Town Jail and also Bannockburn Battlefield Heritage Centre.

Stirling has a good selection of shops, including the large indoor Thistles Shopping Centre - ideal for when it’s raining. Some great pubs and restaurants can also be found in the city centre.

Stirling is surrounded by great countryside, so doing some serious walking or hiking might also be a good option.

It is also easy to visit Edinburgh and Glasgow from Stirling - both are less than one hour away.

For a useful printable online map of Stirling City Centre, click HERE.

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