Scotland · Scotland
Living in Stirling
A historic castle city at the gateway to the Highlands, ringed by dramatic scenery.
Population around 50,000
What Stirling is like
Stirling is small, handsome and central, popular with families and commuters to Glasgow and Edinburgh, with the Trossachs and Loch Lomond close by.
Education
The University of Stirling has a renowned campus set around a loch.
University of Stirling
Getting around
Central Scotland trains put both Glasgow and Edinburgh within around an hour.
Jobs & economy
Public services, tourism, higher education and financial services.
The property market
The average home in Stirling sold for £227,125 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Gateway to the Highlands
- Historic castle and old town
- Between Glasgow and Edinburgh
- Stunning campus and scenery