The Stirling North ward sits on the northern side of Stirling in central Scotland, blending suburban streets with pockets of greenbelt and light industrial land. It benefits from views across the valley of the River Forth and straightforward road and rail connections, making it convenient for commuters to nearby cities.
There’s a mix of long‑established communities and newer housing, with local shops, schools and active community groups shaping everyday life; nearby historic landmarks such as Stirling Castle and the battlefield at Bannockburn give the area a strong sense of place and support tourism and local businesses, while periodic regeneration projects aim to improve services and housing for residents.
Postcode districts covering Stirling North
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 23 miles
- Livingston 22.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 13.1 miles
- Dunfermline 18.9 miles
- Coatbridge 19.5 miles
- Stirling 1.3 miles
- Airdrie 18.6 miles
- Falkirk 10.3 miles
- Motherwell 23.9 miles
- Rutherglen 24.5 miles
- Wishaw 24.6 miles
- Cambuslang 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stirling Place 1.3 miles
- Bridge of Allan Place 1.6 miles
- Stirling East Ward 2.4 miles
- Fallin Place 2.7 miles
- Menstrie Place 2.8 miles
- Bannockburn Place 3.1 miles
- Tullibody Place 3.2 miles
- Clackmannanshire West Ward 3.2 miles
- Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Ward 3.8 miles
- Glenochil Village Place 4 miles
- Dunblane Place 4.2 miles
- Cowie Place 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Stirling North
FK8 1UN, FK8 1TZ, FK9 5PD, FK9 5QR, FK8 1SD, FK9 5QN, FK8 1ER, FK8 1QH, FK8 1SZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 24.6 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 26.9 miles
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 1.2 miles
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels in Stirling North Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3
- Stirling Court Hotel 3
- The Stirling Highland Hotel 4
- Juniper Court 4
- Golden Lion Hotel 3
- Fletcher's Restaurant Bar & Rooms
- Victoria Square & The Orangery 5
- Friars Wynd Guest Rooms
- Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns
- Willow Court
Schools in Stirling North
- Allan's Primary School Primary
- Castleview School Special
- Cornton Primary School Primary
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Primary
- Raploch Primary School Primary
- Riverside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Airthrey Castle Estate 0.1 miles
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 1.4 miles
- Keir House Estate 2.1 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 2.7 miles
- Touch House Estate 4 miles
- Blair Drummond Estate 4.6 miles
- Recreation Park Stadium 5.5 miles
- Ardoch House Estate 8.2 miles
- Lanrick Castle Estate 8.3 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.4 miles
- Braco Castle Estate 9.2 miles