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 miles
- Paisley 23.1 miles
- East Kilbride 23.2 miles
- Livingston 22 miles
- Hamilton 21.3 miles
- Cumbernauld 8.8 miles
- Dunfermline 21.2 miles
- Coatbridge 15.2 miles
- Stirling 3.6 miles
- Airdrie 14.6 miles
- Falkirk 9.3 miles
- Motherwell 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bannockburn Place 3 miles
- Stirling East Ward 3.1 miles
- Stirling Place 3.6 miles
- Dunipace Place 4.4 miles
- Plean Place 4.7 miles
- Gargunnock Place 4.8 miles
- Cowie Place 4.8 miles
- Stirling North Ward 4.8 miles
- Fallin Place 5 miles
- Denny Place 5.2 miles
- Denny and Banknock Ward 5.4 miles
- Bridge of Allan Place 5.6 miles
Example postcodes in Stirling West
FK8 2HD, FK7 9RB, FK8 2NW, FK7 8EU, FK7 9NA, FK7 9EF, FK7 9DX, FK7 0QG, FK8 2QS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 22.2 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 25.5 miles
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 3.6 miles
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels in Stirling West Ad
- King Robert Hotel 3
- The Stirling Highland Hotel 4
- Golden Lion Hotel 3
- Fletcher's Restaurant Bar & Rooms
- Victoria Square & The Orangery 5
- Friars Wynd Guest Rooms
- Stirling South (M9, J9) 3
- LostGuestHouseStirling 3
- Premier Inn Stirling South 3
- Premier Inn Stirling City Centre 3
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 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 3.6 miles
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 4.4 miles
- Airthrey Castle Estate 4.8 miles
- Keir House Estate 5.1 miles
- Blair Drummond Estate 5.2 miles
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 6.4 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Recreation Park Stadium 8.6 miles
- Lanrick Castle Estate 8.7 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles