Stirling West sits on the western side of Stirling in central Scotland, where suburban streets meet the rolling countryside that gives some of the best views towards the city’s skyline. The area benefits from close links to the city centre and major transport routes such as the M9, making it a practical base for commuters heading to Glasgow or Edinburgh, while still being a short hop from the riverside and green corridors along the River Forth.
Locally there’s a mix of housing, small shops and community amenities alongside pockets of open space, and residents often draw on Stirling’s deep history and cultural draw - landmarks like Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument are never far from conversation. The neighbourhood blends modern regeneration efforts and active community groups with easy access to the Ochil Hills and the broader Trossachs landscape, so it feels both rooted in history and connected to Scotland’s outdoorsy character.
Postcode districts covering Stirling West
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Paisley 23.1 miles37.2 km
- East Kilbride 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Livingston 22 miles35.4 km
- Hamilton 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Cumbernauld 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dunfermline 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Coatbridge 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Stirling 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Airdrie 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Falkirk 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Motherwell 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bannockburn Place 3 miles4.8 km
- Stirling East Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Stirling Place 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Dunipace Place 4.4 miles7 km
- Plean Place 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Gargunnock Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cowie Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Stirling North Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Fallin Place 5 miles8 km
- Denny Place 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Denny and Banknock Ward 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Bridge of Allan Place 5.6 miles9.1 km
Example postcodes in Stirling West
FK7 9QD, FK8 2NE, FK7 1SA, FK8 2AB, FK7 9EY, FK7 9AT, FK7 9BB, FK8 2AX, FK8 2RE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Edinburgh Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 5.6 miles9.1 km
Hotels in Stirling West Ad
- Allan Park 4
- King Robert Hotel 3
- The Stirling Highland Hotel
- Hotel Colessio 3
- Stirling Highland Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4
- Friars Wynd Hotel
Schools in Stirling West
- Borestone Primary School Primary
- Cambusbarron Primary School Primary
- St Ninian's Primary School Primary
- Stirling High School Secondary
- Stirling Inclusion Support Service (Secondary) Special
Local points of interest
- Touch House Estate 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Stirling Castle Historic site 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Lower Polmaise Estate 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Airthrey Castle Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Keir House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Blair Drummond Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Lanrick Castle Estate 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km