A placename
"The tourists took a scenic drive through the historic town of Stirling in Scotland."
A city in Scotland, United Kingdom, originally in Stirlingshire.
"The historic castle overlooks the town of Stirling, a key location in Scottish history."
The word "stirling" comes from the Scottish terms Stirveling and Strivelin, which likely originated in Old Irish to describe a stream or pool of water. It entered English without changing its core meaning related to flowing water, though it is now most commonly associated with the famous city known for its clock tower.