What County Am I In?

What County Is FK17 In?

FK17 is located in the county of

Stirling Council Area

Stirling · Scotland

CountyStirling
DistrictStirling
CountryScotland
OutcodeFK17
Latitude56.2397
Longitude-4.22

About Stirling

Stirling
Council Area
Population
94,210
Area
2,187 km²
Admin Centre
Stirling
Population Density
43 per km²

Stirling is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Stirling. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode FK17.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Stirling. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.

Postal Address

Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For FK17, use Stirling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is FK17 in?

FK17 is in Stirling, Scotland.

What district is FK17 in?

FK17 is in Stirling.

What county should I put for FK17 on forms?

For postcode FK17, enter Stirling as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers FK17?

Postcode FK17 is served by Stirling. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.

Is the county optional on UK postal addresses?

Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Stirling can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Stirling?

Stirling is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.