Stirling, Scotland's heritage capital, the stage for some of the most important events in the nation's history. But the city has also has a modern, cosmopolitan edge, thanks to its fusion of locals, students and tourists, attractive shops and leisure areas. The city is bunched around a large fortress and medieval old-town. It is a centre for local government, higher education, retail, and light industry. Its population was 41,243 as of the 2001 census, making it the smallest city in Scotland.

One of the most significant attraction of the city is the Stirling Castle. Marvelous Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, Bannockburn - Scotland's newest city is alive with history and heritage. William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart, is commemorated in the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument.

Stirling has lots of attractions some of which are Broad Street, Castle Wynd, Ballengeich Pass, Lower Castle Hill Road, and St Mary's Walk. These streets all lead up to Stirling Castle and are the favourite haunt of tourists who stop off at the old town jail, Argyll's Lodgings and the castle. Ballengeich Pass leads to the graveyard at Ballengeich and the Castle Wynd winds past the old graveyard. The Top of the Town from Broad Street upwards is renowned for its unique cobblestoned roads, and cars can be heard rattling over the cobblestones on the way down. Craft shops and tourist focused shops are evident on the way up and once at the top one is treated to a panoramic view of Stirling, without having to pay to get into the castle.