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 miles37 km
- Livingston 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Cumbernauld 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Dunfermline 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Coatbridge 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stirling 1.3 miles2 km
- Airdrie 18.6 miles30 km
- Falkirk 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Motherwell 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Rutherglen 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Wishaw 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Cambuslang 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Stirling Place 1.3 miles2 km
- Bridge of Allan Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stirling East Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Fallin Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Menstrie Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bannockburn Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Tullibody Place 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Clackmannanshire West Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Glenochil Village Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Dunblane Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Cowie Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Stirling North
FK8 1QS, FK9 5NJ, FK8 1RN, FK8 1QN, FK8 1SX, FK9 5SD, FK8 1XL, FK9 5ER, FK9 5LJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 1.2 miles2 km
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 2.1 miles3.5 km
Hotels in Stirling North Ad
- The Meadowpark
- Allan Park 4
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3
- The Stirling Highland Hotel
- Stirling Court Hotel
- Hotel Colessio 3
- Stirling Highland Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4
- Friars Wynd Hotel
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 miles0.2 km
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stirling Castle Historic site 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Keir House Estate 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Lower Polmaise Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Touch House Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Blair Drummond Estate 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ardoch House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Lanrick Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Braco Castle Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km