The majority of residents of the Stirling council area live in the City of Stirling and the surrounding lowland communities, including the Eastern Villages, but there are rural villages in the highland region in the north. Stirling has a rapidly growing local economy, and is an educational centre due not only to the university, but also to the numerous further education centres and high-performing primary and secondary schools. Stirling has excellent transport links, and it is possible to commute to both Edinburgh and Glasgow by both road and rail. The area has top notch dining and entertainment facilities, as well as arts and culture, and the region’s stunning countryside and rich history also attract millions of visitors each year.