Riverside Quay – Stirling

Located on Forthside Way beside the River Forth, Riverside Quay is just a 17-minute bus ride away from the University of Stirling, while Stirling travel terminus is a 6-minute walk away. Student life here is made more fun by a range of spaces to use every day, from a split-level onsite gym and cinema room with a huge screen to a games room, study rooms, and a courtyard. You can work out, catch a movie, challenge your flatmates to a game or find a quiet space for study without leaving the property. Riverside Quay includes all utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi. Flats are also available on 38-week lets, and Garden Studios come with free dual occupancy, subject to terms and conditions.

Stirling gives students easy access to the city centre, transport links and places to shop, eat and relax. Stirling Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away, while supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, parks and pharmacies are all within walking distance. The River Forth is also right beside the area, giving students a different setting to enjoy when they want a break from study.

 

Address

Riverside Quay, 1 Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1HZ

 

Transportation links near Riverside Quay

• Shore Road — 1 min walk away
• Forth Crescent — 2 min walk away
• Stirling Railway Station (Stance B) — 5 min walk away
• Sheriff Court — 7 min walk away

 

What room types are available at Riverside Quay

Riverside Quay offers Bronze Two Bed En Suite, Bronze Studio, Three Bed Apartment, Silver Two Bed En Suite, Bronze Two Bedroom Apartment, Gold Two Bed En Suite, Silver Studio, Garden Studio, Universal Studio, Premium Studio and Gold Studio rooms. En suite options include a private bedroom and bathroom with a shared kitchen and lounge, while studios provide a self-contained living space. All bills are included in the rent, subject to a fair usage allowance, and high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation.

Students also have access to an onsite gym, cinema room, games room, study rooms, communal kitchen, courtyard and onsite laundry. The gym has exercise bikes, running machines, rowing machines and weights. The cinema has lounge chairs, a large screen and speaker system, while the study rooms provide spaces for individual or group work. The games room and courtyard give students somewhere to relax between classes.

 

What is around Riverside Quay

Riverside Quay has the everyday places students need within walking distance, from supermarkets and food spots to pubs, parks and pharmacies. This makes it easier to handle errands, grab something to eat or take a break without travelling far.

Supermarkets: Having several supermarkets nearby makes weekly shopping easier and gives students plenty of options when they need groceries or a few last-minute essentials. Sun Wah Mini-Mart is a 7-minute walk away and is a Chinese supermarket. Sainsbury's Local is 8 minutes away, while Tesco Superstore is a 10-minute walk. Iceland Supermarket Stirling is 16 minutes from Riverside Quay.

Restaurants: Nearby restaurants are useful when you want a takeaway, fast food or a meal out instead of cooking at home. Smokey's@17 is a 6-minute walk away and serves fast food, while Souperb is 7 minutes away and offers takeaway food. Mamma Mia Restaurant is an 11-minute walk away and serves Italian food, while Hermann’s Austrian Restaurant is 16 minutes away.

Pubs: Having pubs nearby makes it easy to meet friends for a drink or unwind after a busy day of lectures. Curly Coo Bar is a 7-minute walk away, while City Walls is 11 minutes away. Settle Inn is also within walking distance at 12 minutes.

Parks and Pharmacy: Nearby parks give students somewhere to get some fresh air or take a break from studying. Darnley Park is an 11-minute walk away and is open 24 hours, while Riverside Park is 12 minutes away and also open 24 hours. Capsule Pharmacy is 6 minutes away, Superdrug Pharmacy is 8 minutes away, and Boots Pharmacy is a 12-minute walk from Riverside Quay. 

 

Why do students love Riverside Quay?

Students love Riverside Quay for its easy access to the University of Stirling, flexible student room options, and plenty of facilities under one roof. All bills included, high-speed Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, cinema, games room and study spaces make daily life easier, while the nearby shops, restaurants, pubs and parks give students plenty to do outside their studies. The 38-week lets and Garden Studio dual-occupancy offer also add extra flexibility, subject to terms and conditions.