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Welcome to Stirling

Busy, confident and fun, Stirling is one of the most attractive places to live in the UK, capturing the historic and contemporary in a unique atmosphere.

A Modern City with a Historic Past

The City of Stirling is just two miles from campus - less than 10 minutes by bus. This makes Stirling big enough to offer a full ‘city experience’: shopping, café culture, performing arts and nightlife. Yet it’s still compact enough to retain a warm community feel – and make it easy for you to get around and settle in.

Stirling combines the charm of an historic destination with the buzz of a contemporary city. There’s truly something for everyone, much of it aimed directly at students. You’ll soon learn that Stirling is linked to two of Scotland’s historic heroes: William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Along with a dramatic medieval castle, these give it a magical aura.

What's the Cost of Living?

The cost of living in Stirling is consistently lower than that of other Scottish central belt cities like Edinburgh or Glasgow. Choosing accommodation on campus minimises travel costs, and Stirling's self-catering halls offer you a chance to cook to your own budget. If you still need a cash boost you can get help from the University's Job Shop, which advertises both local vacancies and part-time jobs on campus (www.jobshop.stir.ac.uk).

Where Else is Nearby?

Nestling where the Scottish highlands and lowlands meet, it’s no surprise that Stirling is known as ‘the heart of Scotland’. On your doorstep is the peace and tranquillity of unspoiled mountains, lochs and shores – perfect for outdoor activities such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking and sailing. And, as the geographical heart of Scotland, Stirling naturally has superb links to the rest of the country and beyond. In particular, both Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 45 minutes away by road or rail. Students wishing to fly can choose from either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports, both of which offer direct flights to a wide range of domestic and international destinations.