Original: In some cases , like the cities of Stirling and Inverness , there was no existing corporate body . Stirling Council 's application for city status was specifically for the urban area of the ( now former ) Royal Burgh of Stirling and included proposed city boundaries .
Simplified: The Provost of Stirling is the civic head of the entire Stirling council area , although city status only extends to the town of Stirling .