About Central Scotland West
Central Scotland West covers an area from the city of Stirling to Argyll and the Isles, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, where the imposing West Highlands meet the gentle beauty of the Lowlands.
The Highland Boundary Fault cuts across Scotland and can be seen quite clearly in the contrasting landscapes either side, from the towering, misty mountains to the deserted white sandy beaches of the Hebridean Islands.
There are around 270,700 people living in Central Scotland West. This is 5.4% of Scotland’s total population.
The area is brimming with history including one of Scotland’s grandest fortresses, Stirling Castle, the ancient Iona Abbey founded in 563 and Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce battled with King Edward II to win freedom for the Scots from English domination in 1314.
The dramatic scenery of the Trossachs was the inspiration and setting for Sir Walter Scott's first major work 'The Lady of the Lake'.
Central Scotland West contains three Local Authority areas. Use the links to find out more about each one:
You can also find out about schools and colleges in Central Scotland West:
