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Stirling · Council area

Population, health and education provision and council administration for Stirling, Scotland, with dated sources and counting notes.

Population and demographics

Mid-2025 population estimate: 94,040 people.

Population by age and sex
Age groupMaleFemaleTotal
0–52,304 (2.5%)2,160 (2.3%)4,464 (4.7%)
6–2310,322 (11.0%)10,380 (11.0%)20,702 (22.0%)
24–6624,520 (26.1%)26,500 (28.2%)51,020 (54.3%)
67+8,094 (8.6%)9,760 (10.4%)17,854 (19.0%)
All ages45,240 (48.1%)48,800 (51.9%)94,040 (100.0%)

Every percentage is a share of the total area population. Percentages are rounded and may not sum to 100%. Age endpoints are inclusive. Council and health-board figures describe the same population and must not be added together.

Source: NRS population estimates via Public Health Scotland

Population projections, 2022–2047

The 2022-based principal projection is a trend-based scenario, not a prediction. Its 2022 base is separate from the mid-2025 estimates above; the series are not joined. Published 2025-09-30.

Source: National Records of Scotland projections
Projected population: selected years
YearMaleFemaleTotal
202244,49748,11392,610
203046,00149,75095,751
203546,30550,00496,309
204046,52350,15296,675
204746,71350,22596,938
All annual projections, 2022–2047
2022-based projected population
YearMaleFemaleTotal
202244,49748,11392,610
202344,96348,62693,589
202445,33149,00294,333
202545,60149,32294,923
202645,77849,49995,277
202745,88849,64295,530
202845,92249,66995,591
202945,95549,70595,660
203046,00149,75095,751
203146,06549,79495,859
203246,12849,84895,976
203346,18249,90396,085
203446,23949,96196,200
203546,30550,00496,309
203646,34650,03496,380
203746,39150,06596,456
203846,43650,09696,532
203946,48250,12996,611
204046,52350,15296,675
204146,56350,16396,726
204246,59150,17896,769
204346,62750,18496,811
204446,66050,19596,855
204546,67850,21596,893
204646,70450,22596,929
204746,71350,22596,938

Health and care services

Counts describe listed practices or services at their recorded locations, not the number of buildings, staff or available appointments. The categories are separate and are not combined into a health-services grand total.

GP practices

Listed records: 21.

Source: Public Health Scotland · 2026-07-01

Original publication

Practices counted once at their published main address; branch surgeries are not separately counted. Registered patients may live outside this council. Types describe the GP contract. Practice websites are not supplied in this release.

Browse GP practices (21)
  • Aberfoyle & Buchlyvie Medical Centres

    GMS

    Aberfoyle & Buchlyvie Medical Centres, Station Road, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire, FK8 3NB

  • Airthrey Park Medical Centre

    17C

    Airthrey Park Medical Centre, Hermitage Road, University Of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4NJ

  • Alba Medical Group

    GMS

    Alba Medical Group Forth Valley, Firs Entry, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 0HW

  • Allan Park Medical Practice

    17C

    Allan Park Medical Practice, 19 Allan Park, Stirling, FK8 2QD

  • Balfron Health Centre

    GMS

    Balfron Health Centre, 41-47 Buchanan Street, Balfron, G63 0TS

  • Bridge Of Allan Health Centre

    GMS

    Bridge Of Allan Health Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge Of Allan, FK9 4EU

  • Callander Medical Practice

    GMS

    Callander Medical Practice, Geisher Road, Callander, FK17 8LX

  • Direct Patient Care Service

    2C

    Direct Patient Care Service, Carseview House, Castlebusiness Park, Stirling, FK9 4SW

  • Doune Health Centre

    GMS

    Doune Health Centre, Springbank Road, Doune, FK16 6DU

  • Drymen Health Centre

    GMS

    Drymen Health Centre, 2 Old Gartmore Road, Drymen, G63 0DP

  • Dunblane Medical Practice

    GMS

    Dunblane Medical Practice, Health Centre, Well Place, Dunblane, FK15 9BQ

  • Edenkiln Surgery

    GMS

    Edenkiln Surgery, 12 Dumbrock Road, Strathblane, G63 9EG

  • Fallin Health Centre

    GMS

    Fallin Health Centre, Stirling Road, Fallin, Stirlingshire, FK7 7JD

  • Killearn Health Centre

    GMS

    Killearn Health Centre, Killearn, G63 9NA

  • Killin Medical Practice

    GMS

    Killin Medical Practice, Laggan Leigheas, Killin, FK21 8TQ

  • Kippen Surgery

    GMS

    Kippen Surgery, Castlehill Loan, Kippen, FK8 3DZ

  • Orchard House Health Centre

    GMS

    Orchard House Health Centre, Union Street, Stirling, FK8 1PH

  • Park Avenue Medical Centre

    GMS

    Park Avenue Medical Centre, GP Centre, Livilands, Stirling, FK8 2AU

  • Park Terrace Medical Practice

    GMS

    Park Terrace Medical Practice, The GP and Minor Injury Service, Livilands, Stirling, FK8 2AU

  • Tor Medical Group

    GMS

    Tor Medical Group, Carbrook Drive, Plean, FK7 8DW

  • Viewfield Medical Practice

    GMS

    Viewfield Medical Practice, The GP and Minor Injury Service, Livilands, Stirling, FK8 2AU

NHS dental practices

Listed records: 20.

Source: Public Health Scotland · 2026-03-31

Original publication

Active NHS dental practices at the snapshot date; may also offer private care. Counts practices, not individual dentists. Inclusion does not mean the practice is accepting new NHS patients. Registration counts are not council resident counts.

Browse NHS dental practices (20)
  • AIRTHREY PARK DENTAL CENTRE

    NHS dental practice

    HERMITAGE ROAD, STIRLING, FK9 4LA

  • ALLAN PARK DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    25 ALLAN PARK, STIRLING, FK8 2LT

  • BANNOCKBURN DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    15 MAIN STREET, BANNOCKBURN, FK7 8LZ

  • BEECH TREE DENTAL CARE

    NHS dental practice

    4 BEECH ROAD, DUNBLANE, FK150AA

  • BRIDGE OF ALLAN DENTAL CARE

    NHS dental practice

    90 HENDERSON STREET, BRIDGE OF ALLAN, FK9 4HD

  • CHERRYBANK DENTAL SURGERY

    NHS dental practice

    36 BUCHANAN STREET, BALFRON, G63 0TR

  • CRAFTED DENTAL

    NHS dental practice

    18 KING STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1AY

  • DENTAL SURGERY LIMITED

    NHS dental practice

    64-66 PORT STREET, STIRLING, FK8 2LJ

  • DENTAL SURGERY LTD STIRLING

    NHS dental practice

    37 BURGHMUIR ROAD, STIRLING, FK7 7PB

  • DRYMEN DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    THE SQUARE, DRYMEN, G63 0BJ

  • DUNBLANE DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    PERTH ROAD, DUNBLANE, FK150HA

  • INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CENTRE

    NHS dental practice

    171 MAIN STREET, CALLANDER, FK178BJ

  • INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC

    NHS dental practice

    LAUREL BANK, MAIN STREET, KILLIN, FK218UW

  • PLATT & COMMON

    NHS dental practice

    3 ALBERT PLACE, STIRLING, FK8 2QL

  • PORT STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    76 PORT STREET, STIRLING, FK8 2LP

  • RIVERSIDE DENTAL

    NHS dental practice

    32 FORTH CRESCENT, STIRLING, FK8 1LG

  • STIRLING DENTAL CARE

    NHS dental practice

    31 DUMBARTON ROAD, STIRLING, FK8 2LQ

  • STIRLING DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    23 PRINCESS STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1HQ

  • THISTLE PARK DENTAL PRACTICE

    NHS dental practice

    29 BORESTONE CRESCENT, STIRLING, FK7 9BQ

  • TOOTH PLUS

    NHS dental practice

    1 MUNRO ROAD, STIRLING, FK7 7UU

Care homes

Listed records: 34.

Source: Care Inspectorate · 2026-08-31

Original publication

Active registered Care Home Services, including adult and children’s services. Counts are services, not necessarily separate buildings. Registered places are capacity, not occupancy. Contact details withheld by the source remain withheld. Individual website links are not supplied in the export.

Browse Care homes (34)
  • Annfield House

    Private · Older People

    58 Annfield Gardens, Stirling, FK8 2BJ

  • Ashlea House

    Private · Older People

    Bracklinn Road, Callander, FK17 8EH

  • Bellfield Centre

    Local Authority · Older People

    Stirling Health and Care Village, Livilands, Stirling, FK8 2AU

  • Blanefield Care Home

    Private · Older People

    105 Glasgow Road, Blanefield, Glasgow, G63 9AL

  • Broom Court Care Home

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Physical and Sensory Impairment

    42 Broom Court, St. Ninians, Stirling, FK7 7UN

  • Brucefield

    Local Authority · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Camphill Blair Drummond

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Learning Disabilities

    Blair Drummond House, Cuthil Brae, Stirling, FK9 4UT

  • Care Visions - Burnside Cottage

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Craigbrock Farm House

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Drummerchin

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Duchray

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Ibert Farmhouse

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Lettre Farmhouse

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Care Visions - Lower Canglour

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Clare House

    Private · Learning Disabilities

    50 Doune Road, Dunblane, FK15 9HR

  • Deanston House

    Private · Learning Disabilities

    Deanston House, Deanston, Doune, FK16 6AD

  • Dumbrock House

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Dumgoyach

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Fairview Nursing Home

    Private · Older People

    9 Cowie Road, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 8JW

  • Falls Of Dochart Retirement Home

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Older People

    Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW

  • Forthbank Nursing Home

    Private · Older People

    Drip Road, Kildean, Stirling, FK8 1RR

  • Gaberston House

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Mental Health Problems

    Allan Lodge, 1 Hillview Drive, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4BU

  • Northcare Residences

    Private · Older People

    20 Lower Bridge Street, Stirling, FK8 1AA

  • Oakeshott House

    Private · Older People

    Oakeshott house stirling, springkerse business park, STIRLING, FK7 7XE

  • Ranaich House

    Private · Learning Disabilities

    Leewood Road, Dunblane, FK15 0DR

  • Randolph Hill Nursing Home

    Private · Older People

    Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0BS

  • Roselea Court Care Home

    Private · Older People

    Randolph Road, Stirling, FK8 2AP

  • SAMH - Whins Of Milton

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Mental Health Problems

    159 Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0LH

  • Spark of Genius The Shian

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • The Farmhouse

    Private · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • The Old Lodge

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Children & Young People

    Contact details withheld by the source.

  • Wallace View

    Private · Older People

    77 Westhaugh Road, Stirling, FK9 5GF

  • Westerlands

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Older People

    Clifford Road, Stirling, FK8 2AQ

  • William Simpsons

    Private · Mental Health Problems

    Main Street, Old Plean, Stirling, FK7 8BQ

NHS hospitals

Listed records: 1.

Source: Public Health Scotland · 2026-09-03

Original publication

Current NHS hospital-location records, including non-acute hospitals and specialist/resource centres classified in this reference file. Private hospitals are excluded. Hospital types and individual websites are not supplied in this release.

Browse NHS hospitals (1)
  • Stirling Community Hospital

    Livilands Gate, Stirling, FK8 2AU

Within NHS Forth Valley.

Education provision

Schools: state and independent provision

69 age-stage provisions. Each nursery, primary and secondary provision counts separately, including when they share a school.

School provision counts
Age-stage provisionCount
Nursery / pre-school22
Primary39
Secondary8
Total age-stage provisions69

Source: Scottish Government · 2026-01-31

Original publication

Publicly funded schools open at 31 January 2026 plus the independent register at 13 August 2026. Each nursery, primary and secondary provision is counted separately, even when sharing a school. Special schools form a separate view and are not added to the age-stage total. Source school records are counted once per council; independent school addresses may cover multiple sites.

Independent schools register · 13 August 2026
Nursery / pre-school provision (22)
Primary provision (39)
Secondary provision (8)

Special schools — separate view

3 special schools. Special is a characteristic, not an additional age stage, so this count is not added to the provision total. Some special-school records do not specify their age stages.

Special schools (3)

Nurseries & childcare services

Listed records: 54.

Source: Care Inspectorate · 2026-08-31

Original publication

Active registered Day Care of Children services: includes nurseries, playgroups and out-of-school care. The export does not reliably distinguish nursery-only services. Childminders excluded. Local authority, private and voluntary sectors are shown separately; private providers may offer funded places. These services may overlap with school pre-school departments, so do not add the two lists.

Nurseries & childcare services (54)
  • Aberfoyle Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Lochard Road, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 3SZ

  • Acrewood Nursery

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    35 Colquhoun Street, Stirling, FK7 7PX

  • Allan's Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    64 Baker Street, Stirling, FK8 1DB

  • Arnhall Nursery

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Garden Cottages, Keir Estate, Dunblane, FK15 9NU

  • Arnprior Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Schoolhouse, Arnprior, STIRLING, FK8 3HA

  • Balfron Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Moor Road, Balfron, Glasgow, G63 0PD

  • Bannockburn Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Quakerfield, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 8JA

  • Borestone Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    New Park Road, St. Ninian's, Stirling, FK7 0QA

  • Braehead Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Springfield Road, Stirling, FK7 7RG

  • Bridge of Allan Out of School Care

    Private · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Bridge of Allan Primary School, Pullar Avenue, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4SY

  • Bridge of Allan Primary

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Pullar Avenue, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4SY

  • Bright Starts

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    147 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4RJ

  • Callander Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    McLaren High School, Mollands Road, Callander, FK17 8JH

  • Cambusbarron Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Thomson Place, Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9PE

  • Cambusbarron Village Nursery

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Cambusbarron Community Centre, St. Ninian's Road, Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9NU

  • Cornton Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    40 - 42 Lomond Crescent, Cornton, Stirling, FK9 5DN

  • Cornton Out of School Care

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Cornton Primary School, Stirling, FK9 5DZ

  • Cowie Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    St Margaret's Primary School and Cowie Nursery, McSherry Court, Cowie, Stirling, FK7 7FE

  • Creche & Play Programmes

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Unit 12, Back O'Hill Industrial Estate, Back O'Hill Road, Stirling, FK8 1SH

  • Doune Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Castlehill, Doune, FK16 6BU

  • Drymen Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Drymen Primary School, Old Gartmore Road, Drymen, Glasgow, G63 0DY

  • Dunblane Kids Club

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Dunblane Primary School, Doune Road, Dunblane, FK15 9AU

  • Dunblane Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Doune Road, Dunblane, FK15 9AU

  • East Plean Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    East Plean Primary School, Main Street, Plean, Stirling, FK7 8BX

  • Fallin Nursery & Out of School Care

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Fallin Primary School, Lamont Crescent, Fallin, STIRLING, FK7 7EJ

  • Fintry Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Culcreuch Avenue, Fintry, Glasgow, G63 0YB

  • Heron House Early Years Killearn

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Beech Drive, Killearn, Glasgow, G63 9SD

  • Hillview Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Hillview Community Centre, 13 Cultenhove Place, St. Ninians, Stirling, FK7 9DU

  • Kidzworld Out of School Club Stirling

    Private · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Kidz World Out of School Club, Newpark Crescent, Stirling, FK7 0QA

  • Killearn Kids Hub

    Private · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    31B Main Street, Killearn, Glasgow, G63 9RJ

  • Killearn Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Crosshead Road, Killearn, Glasgow, G63 9RN

  • Killin Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Main Street, Killin, FK21 8UW

  • Kippen Playgroup and Toddlers

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Village Hall, Fore Road, Kippen, Stirling, FK8 3DT

  • Lecropt Ltd

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    The Old Schoolhouse, Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4NB

  • Little Stars Nursery

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Little Stars Nursery, Kildean Business and Enterprise Hub, Drip Road, Stirling, FK9 4UA

  • Mulberry Bush Montessori

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    12 Balfron Road, Killearn, Glasgow, G63 9NJ

  • Newton Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Newton Crescent, Dunblane, FK15 0DZ

  • Old Doune Road Nursery Limited

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    4A Old Doune Road, Dunblane, FK15 9AG

  • Park Drive Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Park Drive, Bannockburn, Stirling, FK7 0EH

  • Psychology Kindergarten

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    University of Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4LA

  • Raploch Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, Stirling, FK8 1SD

  • Riverside Out of School Care

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Riverside Primary School, 18 Forrest Road, Stirling, FK8 1UJ

  • Riverside Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    16 Forrest Road, Stirling, FK8 1UJ

  • St. Mary's Episcopal Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Smithy Loan, Dunblane, FK15 0HQ

  • St. Ninians Out of School Care

    Voluntary or Not for Profit · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    St. Ninians Primary School, Torbrex Road, Stirling, FK7 9HN

  • St. Ninians Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Torbrex Road, St. Ninians, Stirling, FK7 9HN

  • Strathblane Out of School Care Ltd

    Private · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Scout Hall, Dumbrock Road, Strathblane, Glasgow, G63 9EF

  • Strathblane Primary School Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    Southview Road, Blanefield, Glasgow, G63 9JQ

  • The Meadows Nursery School

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    The Meadows Nursery School, Torwood Road, West Plean, Stirling, FK7 8AS

  • The Poppy Club

    Private · Day Care of Children (over 3s)

    The Clachan, Balfron, Glasgow, G63 0NY

  • Thrive Childcare and Education Corner House Nursery Stirling

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Corner House Stirling, 2 Polmaise Road, Stirling, FK7 9JJ

  • Thrive Childcare and Education Dunblane Nature Kindergarten

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Ramoyle, Dunblane, FK15 0BD

  • Wellgreen Nursery

    Local Authority · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    Wellgreen Place, Stirling, FK8 2DY

  • Wild Wellies Kindergarten Ltd

    Private · Day Care of Children (under 3s)

    2 Manor Farm Cottages, Manor Loan, Blairlogie, Stirling, FK9 5QA

Universities & higher education

Listed records: 1.

Source: Universities Scotland / institutions · 2026-09-15

Original publication

19 member higher-education institutions, placed using verified contact or campus locations from their own websites. Includes specialist HE institutions and the Open University’s Scottish office. This is not an exhaustive campus inventory; an institution may appear in multiple councils. Absence does not establish that no campus exists.

Universities & higher education (1)
  • University of Stirling

    University / higher education institution

    Verified contact/campus postcode: FK9 4LA

    Locations listed by the institution. Additional campuses or learning centres may exist; this is not a complete campus inventory.

Colleges & further education

Listed records: 0.

Source: Colleges Scotland / institutions · 2026-09-15

Original publication

24 colleges from the directory updated 20 August 2026, using verified contact/campus locations. SRUC is listed once under higher education. Colleges may teach both FE and HE; no duplicate count by course level. Not an exhaustive campus or private training-provider inventory; an institution may appear in multiple councils.

No records listed in this snapshot. This does not establish that no provision exists.

Representation

Snapshot checked 2026-09-14. This is not a live feed. Governing administration, including minority administrations; not largest party or seat majority.

Council administration: Labour (minority administration)

Source: Open Council Data UK / Lawson Data Services