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► Your Community

Now you pretty much know everything you need, to find your new home, get into it without any major mishaps, and how to solve any crisis, it’s good to know a bit about your local community and its amenities. Here are just a few pieces of information about Stirling and where you can find more:

Transport

First Buses run most of the bus routes in Stirling. Up to date timetables information for the Stirling area and beyond ca be found on their website www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/

Cycling is another popular option, as it is cheap and environmentally friendly. The uni offers secure bike parking on campus and a number of cycling routes are available to get to uni from town.

It is generally not necessary to have a car in the Stirling area, for such a small city it certainly has a lot in it. By using public transport, walking or cycling instead of using a car you can save money, keep fit and reduce your carbon footprint. However, if you can’t live without your car bear in mind that many areas in Stirling require you to have a residences permit and parking spaces are generally limited. For more information go to www.stirling.gov.uk. You will also require a parking permit to park in university car parks. For more information go to www.facilities.stir.ac.uk.

Recycling

There are plenty of recycling facilities scattered through the centre of Stirling so they’re never far away. Visit www.stirling.gov.uk/recycle to find your nearest recycling point for a certain materials. You’d be surprised what you can recycle these days.

Policing

The police station is located at the below address and should be contacted should any minor property be stolen or lost so that you can get a crime reference number for insurance purposes.

Central Scotland Police, Randolphfield Police Station, ST. Ninians Road, Stirling, FK8 2HD telephone number 01786 456000

Hospitals and dentists

The nearest accident and emergency unit is Stirling Royal Infirmary NHS Trust, Livilands Gate, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2AU telephone number 01786 434 000‎

The nearest doctors and dentists can be found by visiting www.nhs24.com however the Airthrey Park Medical centre on Campus is often the most popular with new students. Check out their website www.apmc.co.uk

Childcare

For those students who are also parents with young children, local childcare facilities can be found at www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk

Local Government

When you move into a new home you will have to register with the council in order to vote in any upcoming election. It is also a good idea to register at your new address so that you can confirm you address when applying for things like mobile phone contracts and bank accounts. Register online here: www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

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