...with Princes Street, forming part of the northern periphery of Stirling’s main city centre. ...’s main city centre. Stirling itself comprises an important city within central Scotland, ...population of over 36,000. The city’s position ensures Stirling benefits from excellent communication links with the M9 motorway ...the M9 motorway lying immediately to the west. In addition, Stirling provides direct rail links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the north.