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2 days ago · Looking for the best experience days in and around Stirling?... Family Favourites Keep those children entertained and occupied - it could easily be our motto in and around Stirling, there’s just so much for families to see and do.
Immerse yourself in the brutal Battle of Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace made history. On reaching The Crown at the top of the 220ft tower, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views in all directions, across Scotland’s historic heartland.
Towns, villages and the great outdoors. If the historic town of Stirling is not enough to satisfy your urge to discover sights that are beautiful, inspirational and unique, then explore the outlying areas. You will be delighted by scenic towns and villages, meandering rivers and rolling hills.
Stirling’s High-Street. If you’re looking to browse some of the top names in British high-street fashion head to Thistles; the main shopping centre in Stirling, home to around 60 stores. Get there early to avoid the crowds – this is also a great place to park your car for the day.
Founded by King David I in 1124, the Royal Burgh of Stirling is one of the oldest burghs in Scotland. 2024 marks its 900th anniversary. You are invited to celebrate the history and heritage of Stirling with an exciting cultural, arts and events programme!
Shopping in Stirling for most of our history meant a visit to the weekly Market, held each Tuesday for the better part of seven hundred years around the Mercat Cross, in the shadow of the Tolbooth.
The Stirling Sightseer. The Stirling Sightseer is a hop on hop off tour bus that is running from 27 May – 1st September 2024. The bus departs from Goosecroft road and stops at The National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle among other local attractions. Full commentary is be available on board.
From day trips including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Jacobite Country or visiting film locations on the Outlander tour, to multi-day tours around the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands, Scottish Guided Tours will help you discover your Scotland at your own pace.
Once in Stirling you can find your way and explore the city with Stirling XP. You can get live augmented reality directions to your destination. Interact with the 3D map to see where you are, and what surrounds you, before moving on to where you are going next.
Stirling is about 35 minutes from Glasgow (Queen Street Station) and 50 minutes Edinburgh (Haymarket and Waverley stations) with three direct services an hour from Glasgow and two from Edinburgh. There are also direct services to London, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness.
