Stirling Host Family Centre
An English language course in Stirling, Scotland offers the student a historic setting of mountains, rocky crags and the winding river Forth. Stirling is the gateway to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Scotland’s first national park.
The city is a regional shopping destination with a superb selection of shops. Stirling has two theatres, two cinemas, contemporary art galleries and live performance spaces.
Nearly two million visitors a year make Stirling their base to explore Scotland’s other cities and the Southern Highlands.
Why SUL Stirling
- One of Scotland’s most famous cities where you can enjoy the true Scottish way of life
- With its cobbled streets and fine old buildings, Stirling really gives you the feeling of participating in history
- With its central position it is easy to visit the main Scottish attractions, both the cities and the Highlands
- Close to Glasgow and Edinburgh airports for transfers
Stirling centre details
| Size of Groups |
24 - 48 (short stay) 12 - 48 (closed groups) |
| Accommodation | Single and double placements with homestay families (up to 4 per family with short stay groups) |
| Age range / teaching ratio | 12 – 17 years; 1:12 teaching ratio as standard |
| Standard courses | Short Stays (2 – 6 nights) Language holidays from 7 nights – 28 nights |
| Facilities | Leisure centres, swimming pools, bowling, cinemas and theatres, castles, fantastic shopping, markets, historical buildings, amusement park |
| Nearest Airports |
Edinburgh International: 48 km Glasgow International: 58 km |
| Prices & Dates |
Please contact SUL at marketing@sul-schools.com |
Stirling excursions & educational visits
| The Trossacs and Rob Roy |
| – Clan leader and famous Scottish outlaw |
| Stirling town and castle |
| – The symbol of Scottish independence |
| The Lochs and The Highlands |
| – Scotland's stunning mountains & lakes |
| The city of Edinburgh |
| – Beautiful, historic capital city & castle |
| St Andrews town and university |
| – Kate & William's university! |
| Loch Leven & Mary Queen of Scots |
| – The doomed queen escaped from the castle on the island in 1567 |
| The city of Glasgow |
| – 'Second city of the British Empire' |
Stirling programmes
| DAY | MORNING | ACTIVITY | DESCRIPTION: 7 night programme without lessons* |
| DAY ONE | ARRIVAL & WELCOME | Getting to know your family. | |
| DAY TWO | Stirling castle and town and the National Wallace Monument | Stirling is a beautiful mediaeval town with a fifteenth century castle. William Wallace defeated an English army in 1297 and was the subject of the film Braveheart. | |
| DAY THREE | Tour of the Lochs and Highlands | See the stunning Scottish Lochs (lakes) and Highlands (mountains) where clearances in 17th century drove the poor from their homes. | |
| DAY FOUR | Glasgow day trip: Glasgow science centre and Kelvingrove museum. | See the great second city of the British Empire, Glasgow, a Victorian powerhouse and trading port. | |
| DAY FIVE | National Galleries of Scotland including the National Library | Fantastic museums of modern art, portraiture and writing which always have a cutting edge exhibition to view. | |
| DAY SIX |
Edinburgh day trip: Edinburgh Castle and Royal mile |
Explore one of the great capital cities of the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its mediaeval centre and Georgian new town. | |
| DAY SEVEN | Stirling Old Town Jail and The Bannockburn Heritage Centre | Stirling Old Town Jail Lose your name and become a number as you experience the chill of life behind bars in Stirling’s 19th century prison. Relive the action of Scotland’s most famous battle – Bannockburn. | |
| DAY EIGHT | DEPARTURE | Farewell to host families. | |
*Shorter/longer programmes available on request
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