Castle Wynd Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland

Dominating the skyline for miles around, Stirling Castle is a shining example of Renaissance architecture. Visitors can look out from its high stone walls to the battlefields of Stirling Bridge where great medieval armies clashed to decide the fate of nations. Home to generations of Scottish monarchs including, Mary Queen of Scots, the Castle is an enduring and powerful reminder of our fascinating history.

Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland

A national hero - a national landmark. For 150 years The National Wallace Monument has been standing proudly on The Abbey Craig, outside the historic city of Stirling, and telling the thrilling story of Sir William Wallace, Patriot, Martyr, and Guardian of Scotland.

Lime Avenue Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UR Scotland

Visit one of Scotland's top attractions for an incredible family day out. Come and view giraffes, lions, elephant, tiger and meerkats. Take your chances with the cheeky monkeys in the Park's famous Macaque Drive-thru, walk with free-roaming lemurs in Lemur Land, catch the popular bird of prey shows, and take a walk exploring our Dinosaurs - all included in the price of your entry ticket. Our sea lions are finally back and enjoying their brand new habitat. Our indoor sea lion display won’t restart until later in the year, but you will be able to see them in their outdoor pool and find out more about how we care for them in our live keeper talks.

Castle Hill, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EA Scotland

Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland. The formidable Doune Castle was built for the Regent Albany. The striking keep-gatehouse combines domestic quarters including the splendid Lord's Hall with its carved oak screen, musicians' gallery and double fireplace. This was used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. As well as being heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Doune Castle was also used for the castle known as Winterfell in the pilot of the award winning TV series Game of Thrones as well as Castle Leoch in Outlander.

Glasgow Road Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ Scotland

An incredible new experience that changes how you learn about Scottish history. The brand new Battle of Bannockburn visitor experience; an innovative attraction with state-of-the-art 3D battle simulation that transforms the way visitors of all ages learn about Bannockburn.

St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA Scotland

Visit our top-rated independent visitor attraction in the heart of the Old Town - just two minutes walk from Stirling Castle. Our guided prison tours take you on a fascinating journey through the history of local crime and punishment as you explore our cells before taking in the outstanding views from our rooftop observation tower.

Deanston Distillery Near Doune Perthshire, Stirling FK16 6AG Scotland

Deanston Distillery is located 8 miles north of Stirling on the A84 near Doune, at the gateway to the dramatic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. No ordinary 'run of the mill' whisky tour, we are just 45 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Visit us and experience our traditional open mash tun, gleaming copper stills and our maturation warehouse 2b. During your visit taste our distinctive single malt whisky which is fruity with a malty spiciness on the palate. Our distillery cafe, The Coffee Bothy is the ideal place to sit back and enjoy a leisurely lunch or coffee and cake. Either 'pre-tour' or 'apres-tour' make time to visit The Coffee Bothy where all our food is freshly prepared and handmade in the distillery kitchen. Our friendly and knowledgable team look forward to welcoming you to Deanston Distillery. - Free Parking - Disabled Access - Distillery Shop - Distillery CafeAdditional Information:Set in the heart of Scotland, Deanston Distillery is an ideal starting point to take in the best of what Scotland has to offer. Having visited our whisky distillery other Scottish icons nearby include castles, lochs, glens and wild animals! Doune Castle, backdrop to the Monty Python film 'Knights of the Holy Grail' is 20 minutes walking distance, Stirling Castle the favoured residence of Scotland's Kings and Queens only 8 miles away. Loch Katrine surrounded by beautiful scenery is 30 minutes by car and the Blair Drummond Safari Park just down the road. Combined with the local villages of Doune, Callander, Dunblane and the City of Stirling there is much to see and do.

9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN Scotland

Stirling Gin was founded in October 2015. Situated at the foot of Stirling's beautiful castle, Stirling Distillery opened in Summer 2019 and operates informative guided tours each day which cater to gin enthusiasts. All of their tours include a walk through Stirling's dark and dramatic history, the transformation of the building, an in-depth look at distilling and a complete tasting session.

Stirling Scotland

The largest fresh-water loch in the United Kingdom.

St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED Scotland

At the top of Stirling's historic old town, the magnificent Church of the Holy Rude has stood proudly for hundreds of years. Nowhere else combines the majesty, history, religious and cultural importance to an entire nation in the way the Church of the Holy Rude does for Scotland. Come visit and let us share Scotland's stories with you.

St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA Scotland

The Stirling Ghost Walk - now nearing it's twenty-fifth year - is a guided dramatic guided tour of Stirling's historic Old Town, using comedy and drama to recount frightful tales from the history and folklore of the area. Tours run at 8.30pm, Tuesday-to-Saturday in July and August, each year, and at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays from September-to-June - all tours meeting at the gates of the Old Town Jail / SYHA Hostel in St John Street, Stirling. Private bookings are available throughout the year - and a 10% discount offered to patrons of local hotels, hostels and B&Bs.Visit our website or Facebook for details and updates.

Lerrocks Farm, Doune, Stirling FK16 6EJ Scotland

Just off Junction 10 of the M9, Stirling FK9 4UP Scotland

Argylls Lodging Castle Wynd Stirling Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EG Scotland

Scotland's finest 17th-century mansion.

Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum tells the history of the Regiment from its early formation as the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and 93rd Sutherland Highlanders to the present day. It holds objects and archives which trace the history of the Regiment and those who served in it. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum, based within Stirling Castle, reopened after an extensive transformation project in June 2021. Access to the Museum is included in your Stirling Castle entry ticket. Please note that some areas may be unavailable or limited in capacity due to ongoing restrictions.