Andrea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
local historic sites including castles
learn about the famous battle, free to enter gift shop, grounds & cafe
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I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Battle of Bannockburn
learn about the famous battle, free to enter gift shop, grounds & cafe
Stirling Castle
Castle Wyndmust see when in Stirling
a great local walk with a fabulous view from the top! mini bus is also available, good gift shop
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Indlu yokubhukuda yaseNational Wallace
Hillfoots Roada great local walk with a fabulous view from the top! mini bus is also available, good gift shop
Outlander & Monty Python fans will love this historic castle. Doune village is a nice drive, short drive from Stirling
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Ikhasteli yeDoune
Castle HillOutlander & Monty Python fans will love this historic castle. Doune village is a nice drive, short drive from Stirling
looks best at night against a dark sky, ten minutes along the m9 towards Edinburgh
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The Kelpies
The Helixlooks best at night against a dark sky, ten minutes along the m9 towards Edinburgh
Eating Out
a family favourite for meals out, relaxed atmosphere, menu to suit all, friendly service
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The Birds and Bees
Easter Cornton Roada family favourite for meals out, relaxed atmosphere, menu to suit all, friendly service
always great food for sit in or takeaway, friendly service, speciality dishes are highly recommended
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Maharaja Authentic Indian Cuisine
39 King Stalways great food for sit in or takeaway, friendly service, speciality dishes are highly recommended
Coffee Bothy
Manor Loanfabulous local produce and gift shop with choice of cafes
perfect if you are looking for something special, lovely drive out on a sunny day for lunch
Chez Roux
perfect if you are looking for something special, lovely drive out on a sunny day for lunch
River House Stirling
stylish restaurant, extensive menu, great lounge area
we are regular visitors to Fletcher's. it's a friendly, family owned restaurant in the city centre with free parking. Great brunch & all day menu.
Fletcher’s - Restaurant, Bar & Rooms
78 Upper Craigswe are regular visitors to Fletcher's. it's a friendly, family owned restaurant in the city centre with free parking. Great brunch & all day menu.
What's On / Evenings
music & entertainment venue, best to check what's on before you visit & get tickets
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The Tolbooth
Jail Wyndmusic & entertainment venue, best to check what's on before you visit & get tickets
music & entertainment venue located in Stirling University campus, worth checking in advance what's on
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Macrobert Arts Centre
music & entertainment venue located in Stirling University campus, worth checking in advance what's on
highly recommend seeing a show here if you like an intimate venue, bar service is good, worth checking in advance what's on
Albert Halls
Dumbarton Roadhighly recommend seeing a show here if you like an intimate venue, bar service is good, worth checking in advance what's on
No 2 Baker Street
2 Baker Stpub in city centre, regular live music after 9pm
Molly Malones
11 Maxwell Plpub in city centre, live music at weekends
Vue Cinema Stirling
Forthside WayNeighbourhoods
compact and safe city to walk around with lots of historic buildings and local cafes and pubs
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Stirling
compact and safe city to walk around with lots of historic buildings and local cafes and pubs
Local Walks
6 mile circular walk, mostly rough path through forest, great views from the ridge line, very steep in places but always walkable
North Third Reservoir
6 mile circular walk, mostly rough path through forest, great views from the ridge line, very steep in places but always walkable
3 mile circular easy walk around a local reservoir, great if you have a dog although note they will be happy but muddy
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Ipharki yaseGartmorn Dam
Gartmorn Road3 mile circular easy walk around a local reservoir, great if you have a dog although note they will be happy but muddy
a family favourite, walk through a deep gorge carved into the Ochil Hills, lots of waterfalls, well worn path climbs to a view point with great views on a sunny day, steep in places, no more than 1 hour walk each way, free parking at the bottom
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Alva glen
Brook Streeta family favourite, walk through a deep gorge carved into the Ochil Hills, lots of waterfalls, well worn path climbs to a view point with great views on a sunny day, steep in places, no more than 1 hour walk each way, free parking at the bottom
great views of Stirling Castle, lovely park in the beautiful area of Kings Park which is filled with tree lined streets & beautiful Victorian villa houses
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I-Kings Park
25 Albert Plgreat views of Stirling Castle, lovely park in the beautiful area of Kings Park which is filled with tree lined streets & beautiful Victorian villa houses
Dollar Glen
20 Castle RdCastle Campbell & choice of gorge walks, viewpoint