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The University of Stirling lies
on the outskirts of the town of Stirling, an attractive and
ancient town that has played a pivotal role in Scotland's
history.The town is dominated by the famous Stirling Castle, an
ancient seat of the Scottish crown. The Castle overlooks the
Forth Valley to the south-east, and to the North the Ochil Hills
and the Trossachs, which dramatically mark the change between
Highland and Lowland Scotland. This is where Scotland's Wars of
Independence were fought and won during the Middle Ages; for
which there is no greater reminder than the National Wallace
Monument, which stands as a sentinel above the University
campus. Today, however, Stirling is a modern centre, which
offers unrivalled access to the Highlands of Scotland, as well
as to Glasgow and Edinburgh, both of which are approximately 45
minutes travel from Stirling.
With a population of 35,000,
Stirling is both a busy and welcoming town. Most of the big name
high street stores share the town centre with a variety of small
specialist shops. As well as the University's own on-campus
cinema, Stirling has a filmhouse - the Allanpark Cinema - and
other entertainment including water slides, ten pin bowling and
ice skating. Musically, Stirling Castle is fast becoming an
established concert venue; recently playing host to REM, Ocean
Colour Scene and Jamiroquai.
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