Attractions
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EJ, UK
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, 10 minutes away, is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland.
Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle. Explore its three main enclosures, and then admire the refurbished Royal Palace – childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace’s lavish design drew on European Renaissance fashions to show off James V’s power and good taste.
Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Rd, Stirling FK9 5LF, UK
Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is a 67 m tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero.
Blairlogie, Stirling FK9 5QE, UK
Dumyat
Dumyat is a hill at the western extremity of the Ochil Hills. It has a superb position on the fringe of the range overlooking Stirling and the Central Belt; the views are stunning. A perfect first hillwalk on a fine day
Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ, UK
The Battle of Bannockburn
Wander across the parkland and admire the restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce. Experience medieval combat at the Visitor Centre and discover more about a crucial event in Scottish history.
Dollar Glen, Castle Road, Dollar FK14 7PP, UK
Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell is a medieval castle situated above the town of Dollar, a short drive away. It was the lowland seat of the Earls and Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, from the 15th to the 19th century
The Helix, Grangemouth, Falkirk FK2 7ZT, UK
The Kelpies
The Kelpies are a pair of monumental steel horse-heads between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth. In Scottish folklore, kelpies are mythical water creatures.