斯特靈大學(xué)是英國一所重要的大學(xué)，在融合藝術(shù)與科學(xué)上享有名聲。斯特靈大學(xué)的地理位置如何呢?斯特靈這座城市又有怎樣的歷史?歡迎和出國留學(xué)網(wǎng)一起了解!
    Location
    At Stirling you will study on our award-winning campus but also have the stunning Scottish highlands and buzz of city life right on your doorstep.
    Where is Stirling?
    Stirling has superb links to the rest of Scotland and beyond. Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 50 minutes away by road or rail. Students can choose from either Edinburgh or Glasgow airports to take flights direct to London (approx. one hour), Europe (around two hours to most destinations) and a large selection of international destinations.
    地址
    在斯特靈，你除了在獲獎校園里學(xué)習(xí)之外，還可以在附近接觸到極好的蘇格蘭高地和氣氛活躍的城市生活。
    1.斯特靈在哪?
    斯特靈有一流的交通通達(dá)蘇格蘭其余地區(qū)和更遠(yuǎn)的地區(qū)。去愛丁堡和格拉斯哥坐汽車或火車只需要50分鐘。學(xué)生可以選擇從愛丁堡機(jī)場或格拉斯哥機(jī)場坐飛機(jī)直達(dá)倫敦(需要一個小時左右)、歐洲(大部分地方需要兩個小時左右)和許多國外地方。
    How big is Stirling today?
    The population is around 41,000 – and the student population is a visible part of that, giving the city a warm, friendly community feel. It covers an area of about 2,187 square kilometres. A thriving social and culture scene Stirling has excellent shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment. Stirling Castle is an established concert and arts venue, and the Tolbooth venue has a programme of performing arts and other cultural events, and offers student tickets at a discounted price.
    2.斯特靈如今有多大?
    斯特靈的有約41000人口——其中學(xué)生人口占相當(dāng)一部分，為斯特靈增添了溫暖、友善的社區(qū)氛圍。斯特靈面積約為2187平方千米。斯特靈是日漸繁榮的社會文化場所，有優(yōu)質(zhì)的商店、酒吧、餐館和娛樂活動。斯特靈城堡是著名的音樂和藝術(shù)會場，Tolbooth 會場有表演藝術(shù)和其他文化活動，提供打折的學(xué)生票。
    History of Stirling
    Stirling was the ancient capital of Scotland, where Robert the Bruce held a parliament in 1326. Originally a Stone Age settlement, Stirling has been strategically significant since at least the Roman occupation of Britain, due to its naturally defensible crag and tall hill, where Stirling Castle is located. Stirling’s location at the geographical heart of Scotland and with the lowest crossing point of the River Forth, had strategic importance. Having a royal castle strengthened Stirling and led to economic growth, but it also made it a target of English invasions. Willim Wallace defeated the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297 and in 1314 Robert the Bruce’s battle with the English gave Scotland victory over King Edward II at Bannockburn, on the outskirts of the city of Stirling. In recent years Stirling’s historical importance, together with its innovative development, has been recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who marked her Golden Jubilee the throne by officially declaring Stirling to be Scotland’s newest city on 24 May 2002.
    3.斯特靈的歷史
    斯特靈是古蘇格蘭的首府，羅伯特布魯斯曾于1326年在斯特靈舉行議會。斯特靈最初是石器時代遺址，由于其天然的防御性峭壁和高山(斯特靈城堡位于高山上)，至少從羅馬入侵英國以來就具有重要的戰(zhàn)略意義。斯特靈位于蘇格蘭中心地帶和Forth河的最低交叉點，有其戰(zhàn)略重要性?；始页潜?qiáng)化了斯特靈，促進(jìn)了斯特靈的經(jīng)濟(jì)增長，但也讓斯特靈成為英國入侵的目標(biāo)。威廉華萊士于1297年在斯特靈大橋抵御英國人，而羅伯特布魯斯于1314年在斯特靈郊區(qū)Bannockburn和英國人的戰(zhàn)斗，則促成了蘇格蘭對愛德華二世的勝利。近年來，斯特靈的歷史重要性，連同它的創(chuàng)新發(fā)展，已經(jīng)得到了女王伊麗莎白二世的認(rèn)可。伊麗莎白女王在2002年5月24日的50周年紀(jì)念會上正式宣布斯特靈為蘇格蘭最新的城市。