Guidebook for Stirling
Sightseeing
One of the most important castles in Scottish history. Beautifully restored and with wonderful guided tours and views over the surrounding hills.
321 locals recommend
Stirling Castle
Castle WyndOne of the most important castles in Scottish history. Beautifully restored and with wonderful guided tours and views over the surrounding hills.
The National Wallace Monument
Hillfoots RoadA key moment in Scottish history.
One of the most accessible of the Ochil Hills with great views over the city and surrounding area!
27 locals recommend
Dumyat
One of the most accessible of the Ochil Hills with great views over the city and surrounding area!
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Popular Zoo and Safari Park
Deanston Distillery
Teith RoadLocal popular Distillery which runs interesting and fun tours
The Stirling Smith is a combined art gallery and museum which is free to all visitors
21 locals recommend
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
40 Albert PlThe Stirling Smith is a combined art gallery and museum which is free to all visitors
Scotland’s most impressive and complete example of a 17th century townhouse. Entry to Argyll's Lodging is included in the entrance fee for Stirling Castle
7 locals recommend
Argyll's Lodging
Castle HillScotland’s most impressive and complete example of a 17th century townhouse. Entry to Argyll's Lodging is included in the entrance fee for Stirling Castle
Interesting and innovative (e.g. 3D battle simulation) visitor centre
45 locals recommend
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Interesting and innovative (e.g. 3D battle simulation) visitor centre
Loch Lomond
Fabulous Loch (the largest in the UK)
A munro with awesome 360 degree views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding area
53 locals recommend
Ben Lomond
A munro with awesome 360 degree views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding area
Balmaha
Has a very useful Loch Lomond visitor centre and a fantastic pub!
Britain's highest and most massive mountain range: its biggest native forests; spectacularly clean rivers and lochs; moorland and farmland and a stronghold for Britain's wildlife
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
Britain's highest and most massive mountain range: its biggest native forests; spectacularly clean rivers and lochs; moorland and farmland and a stronghold for Britain's wildlife
Scotland's capital: centuries of history; striking architecture; Edinburgh Fringe festival; huge range of amenities and places to eat
285 locals recommend
Edinburgh
Scotland's capital: centuries of history; striking architecture; Edinburgh Fringe festival; huge range of amenities and places to eat
One of Europe's most vibrant Cities; full of internationally-acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, fantastic shopping and an array of places to eat and drink
203 locals recommend
Glasgow
One of Europe's most vibrant Cities; full of internationally-acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, fantastic shopping and an array of places to eat and drink
Food Scene
Cisco's Cafe
70 Port StExcellent local Italian cafe.
The Greengrocer & Cafe
81 Port StLocal deli style cafe and shop in the courtyard below our apartment.
Indian restaurant - often number one restaurant on tripadvisor!
6 locals recommend
Maharaja Authentic Indian Cuisine
39 King StIndian restaurant - often number one restaurant on tripadvisor!
Excellent Indian restaurant - often number one restaurant on tripadvisor!
11 locals recommend
Green Gate
2 Queen StExcellent Indian restaurant - often number one restaurant on tripadvisor!
Lovely coffee house serving a range of teas, coffees, other drinks, cakes and snacks
6 locals recommend
The Burgh Coffeehouse
4 King StLovely coffee house serving a range of teas, coffees, other drinks, cakes and snacks
Lovely coffee house serving a range of teas, coffees, other drinks, cakes and snacks
The Ground House Coffee Company
40 King StLovely coffee house serving a range of teas, coffees, other drinks, cakes and snacks
The Brindisi
29 Upper CraigsUpmarket Bistro serving Scottish and other European dishes
Mamma Mia Restaurant
52 Spittal StPopular local Italian restaurant
Mediterranèa
4 Viewfield PlVery friendly Greek restaurant with club downstairs for after hours
Excellent food in a friendly and informal setting including gourmet burgers and excellent seafood
17 locals recommend
Brea Restaurant
5 Baker StExcellent food in a friendly and informal setting including gourmet burgers and excellent seafood
Hermanns
58 Broad StBistro located near the Castle; sometimes has a reduced price set menu
Everything Else
Attractive grounds. Good access to Dumayat hill. Close to our apartment making it ideal for people attending work functions or training courses at the university or conference centre.
14 locals recommend
University of Stirling
Attractive grounds. Good access to Dumayat hill. Close to our apartment making it ideal for people attending work functions or training courses at the university or conference centre.
Just 5 minutes walk from our apartment, with great links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond.
14 locals recommend
Stirling Bus Station
Goosecroft RoadJust 5 minutes walk from our apartment, with great links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond.
Visit Scotland
Saint John StreetStirling tourists information centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly lovely pub with cheap drinks and live music for some nights of the week
11 locals recommend
The Settle Inn
91 St Mary's WyndFriendly lovely pub with cheap drinks and live music for some nights of the week
Arts & Culture
Vue Cinema Stirling
Forthside WayLocal cinema; has a few restaurants nearby