Look local: Doing a Stirling job for all

Stirling is known as the ‘gateway to the Highlands’ due to the city’s southerly central location. With evidence of human activity dating back to the Stone Age, the ancient capital of Scotland has always been a favoured spot because of its position on the River Forth.

The city is synonymous with William Wallace, who used Stirling as a stronghold during the War of Scottish Independence. Today, his monument, together with other sites of interest, such as Stirling Castle, help support a large tourism sector.

‘Stirling is a wee city with a big history’ says Specsavers ophthalmic director Julie Pritchard. Although Stirling is classed as a city, she says the settlement is still small enough to have a community feel.