Once the seat of Scotland’s royalty and location of the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 where Scotland gained independence from England, Stirling is regarded as one of the country’s main historical cities. It has, after all, its own castle, ancient gaol and magnificent memorial to Scottish hero, Sir William Wallace.
Stay in one of our serviced apartments in Stirling with splendid views of the castle and Royal Gardens, or gaze across the expanse of the Forth canal. Then again, perhaps you would like to be within a stroll of the University campus and the city centre?
Make the most of your stay in this lovely city and choose one of Situ’s serviced apartments in Stirling. All of our accommodation is furnished to a high standard, and comes with fully-equipped kitchens, defined living room and dining areas, laundry facilities, and wi-fi. Or you could opt for luxury self-catering accommodation in Stirling, perhaps in a period property or a building with stunning views over the city.
Perfectly positioned in the centre of Scotland, Stirling sits at the midpoint between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and is in the historic county of Stirlingshire.
Get there via the A9, M9, and M80. Stirling is 35 mins from Glasgow, an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and 45 minutes from Perth. From Stirling, it’s a mere 40 minutes to the Trossachs or beautiful Loch Lomond.
Stirling has around 4000 local businesses, nearly half of which are based in rural areas. The city was recently voted as one of the top places in Scotland for starting a business. It is also the most entrepreneurial city in Scotland with business survival rates well above the Scottish and UK averages.
Key sectors of employment in Stirling are finance, food and drink services, and tourism. High-tech manufacturing and digital technology are growing areas while other sub-sectors include aquaculture, ‘big data’, and digital health (with a particular specialism in dementia care).
Prudential, Seymour Powell, and Graham’s Family Dairies are well-established names in the area, while new and innovative businesses include Sales Agility, Ping Creates, and Attis Fitness.
Named the UK’s Sports University of the Year 2020, Stirling University sits just outside the town in its own wooded complex. It has 14,000 students, a large proportion of whom are from overseas. The University has a particular specialism in Criminology.
If you are here on business, you can rest assured that Situ's serviced apartments in Stirling have been specially selected with the comfort and convenience of the corporate traveller in mind.
It is just not possible to go Stirling and not visit Stirling Castle or the Wallace Monument. Both dominate the city’s skyline and are part of its rich history. They offer interactive exhibition galleries and, in the case of the latter, a 220ft tower to climb.
If you fancy getting out of the city for a bit then Blair Drummond Safari Park is nearby, where it’s quite possible to meet the odd lion or elephant up close.
Briarlands Farm offers the chance for families to go fruit picking, feed the animals, and ride mini-diggers. There’s also a zip wire, archery, and ceramic painting.
Or, if you like a bit of height with your hike, then head for nearby Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park where you’ll find many a mountain to climb. There is also the loch itself for pleasure sailing or the numerous tea rooms. The Ochil Hills are also a great place for outdoor adventure.
Go Country is an adventure park on the edge of Loch Ard offering water-based fun, such as an inflatable water park, canoeing, and cliff jumping. Land-based activities include orienteering, climbing, abseiling, and mountain biking.
Duck Bay Marina is a popular refreshment spot, while shoppers will enjoy the Loch Lomond Outlet Centre at Alexandria.
Back in Stirling and there's yet more to do, in the form of cultural events at the Macrobert Arts Centre at the University. More than 400 dance, comedy, and music performances take place each year, together with art exhibitions and alternative films.
There’s so much to do here – and staying in one of our Stirling self-catering apartments will give you the privacy and flexibility you need to really make the most of your time in Scotland.
Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports are the nearest to Stirling. The former is an hour by direct bus. There is no direct bus to Glasgow Airport from Stirling.
Travel is by train to Glasgow Queen Street, then the No. 500 airport bus. The total journey time is 1 hr 9 mins.
London to Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport is just one hour, with regular daily flights.
Stirling Railway Station is in Goosecroft Road – a five-minute walk from the Thistle Shopping Centre. Scotrail trains run to Glasgow in around 40 mins, Edinburgh in just under an hour, while Perth is 40 minutes away. LNER trains to London are 5 hrs 48 mins.
The town’s bus station is also in Goosecroft Road, from where you can pick up Citylink and local buses. Stirling to Perth by bus is 35 mins, Dundee is 1 hr 12 mins, Edinburgh is 1 hr 24 mins, and Glasgow 1 hr 17 mins.
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