The Stirling Directory

Stirling & District Local Guide

Your guide to Stirling and its neighbourhoods

Explore Stirling’s historic streets, Forth-side communities and nearby villages, with shopping ideas, places to visit and useful local contacts.

Artist’s impression of Stirling Old Bridge crossing the River Forth
The city

About Stirling: the castle, River Forth and local neighbourhoods

Get to know the historic streets, Forth-side communities and everyday places that make Stirling a city of distinct neighbourhoods.

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Artist’s impression of a path through King’s Park below Stirling Castle
Things to do

Things to do in and around Stirling

Castle visits, the Wallace Monument, Old Town walks, local performances and places for a slower day out.

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Artist’s impression of an imagined Stirling community hall and garden
Community

Stirling community contacts, local services and places to connect

Council services, libraries, community spaces, support organisations and local activities across Stirling and its neighbourhoods.

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Artist’s impression of an imagined Stirling shopping street with local independent shops
Shopping

Shopping in Stirling: independent shops, Scottish gifts and local finds

Explore King Street, the Arcade, Port Street and the Craigs, with makers, jewellery, books and places to pause along the way.

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Artist’s impression of an imagined Stirling business owner at a local shop or workshop
Local business

Where to list your business in Stirling

Give customers a useful picture of your Stirling business, with services, local coverage, contact details and a profile you can keep current.

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Artist’s impression of an imagined festive Stirling street, not a photograph of a named event
What's on

What’s on in Stirling: November and December 2026

Find local music, exhibitions, family activities, workshops and festive events in Stirling.

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