Stirling is perfectly positioned for businesses to take full advantage of all Scotland has to offer.

Start. Scale. Innovate. Locate.

Strategically located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is an innovative, university city surrounded by stunning scenery and steeped in history. Rated one of the UK’s most affordable cities, Stirling is home to a highly skilled workforce, established supply chains and collaborative business networks. Our city region has expertise across a variety of future-focused sectors and our strong local economy is boosted by the University of Stirling, Forth Valley College and three dedicated incubators.

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Future-focused growth sectors
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Centrally located for recruitment, clients and supply chains
Competitive commercial development opportunities
Highly skilled workforce and leading education providers
Strong track record in innovation, digital and net zero
Happiest place to live in Scotland
Significant investment to spur economic growth

Prime location, with competitive costs

Stirling is situated in the heart of Scotland, within an hour’s travel time for 50% of Scotland’s population and two airports offering access to over 120 international markets.

Road
40 minutes drive to/from major Scottish cities Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Rail
Regular and direct links to/from Glasgow (45 minutes), Edinburgh (30 minutes) and London (5 hours).
Air
40 minutes to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh International Airports.
Sea
15 minutes to/from Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest container port.
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