What is the nearest city like?
Stirling is a small, friendly, historical city with a population of around 30,000. It has associations with two of Scotland’s historic heroes, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, as well as an impressive medieval castle. It’s the smallest city in Scotland, but still the local centre for shopping and nightlife. Stirling has easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow, two world-class cities. As a bonus, on the city’s doorstep you can find tranquillity and solitude in Scotland’s unspoiled mountains, lochs and shores or a wide range of outdoor pursuits, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking and sailing. The Visit Scotland website gives information for visitors.
The seaside city of Brighton & Hove really does have everything: sun, beaches, brilliant clubs, great places to eat, fabulous shops, a truly cosmopolitan vibe and an extraordinary atmosphere of tolerance and freedom. Students form 10 per cent of the city’s population, so you can be confident that your needs will be catered for. Read more about the city of Brighton. The Visit Brighton website gives information for visitors.
