Stirling is the largest city in Central Scotland, with a bustling population of 45,750. The charmingly scenic city is positioned at the mouth of the River Forth and is the centre for local government, industry, higher education and retail. Many travellers choose Stirling as their starting point when visiting Scotland, due to its central location, proximity to other cities and the Southern Highlands. Welcoming nearly two million tourists a year, Stirling has been described as ‘the brooch which clasps the Highlands and the Lowlands together’ and is the gateway to The Trossachs, Scotland’s first national park, which along with picturesque Loch Lomond, should not be missed. The city is full of history but also holds a great cosmopolitan culture, containing a university, three shopping destinations with hundreds of stores, two cinemas and a selection of art galleries. Continue reading →