Things to do in Stirling

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Dunblane Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and a cemetery
Dunblane Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and a cemetery
Callander showing street scenes
Stirling featuring forest scenes and farmland
Doune Castle showing interior views and heritage elements

Stirling and Falkirk Attractions

It's not surprising that so many vacationers flock to Stirling and Falkirk year after year. This alluring city is overflowing with wonderful things to do. Whether you're into visiting local attractions or having a go at more adventurous activities, you'll never have a boring moment here.

If you're ready to explore Stirling and Falkirk, sign up for one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and have a local expert show you some of the most popular tourist attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {378 fun activities in Stirling and Falkirk fun activities in Stirling and Falkirk} are also worth a look.

Stirling must see attractions

1. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, just a 1-hour drive north of Glasgow. The villages in the area are steeped in history and legend, and locally sourced food takes pride of place at many of the local restaurants.
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Loch Earn which includes forest scenes and a lake or waterhole

2. Stirling Castle

Overlooking the town from an extinct volcanic crag, the imposing Stirling Castle was the seat of Scottish kings and rulers for many centuries. The landmark, dominating every view of the area, is equally impressive inside, with brightly colored rooms perfectly preserved to give visitors an insight into the lives of Scotland's past monarchs. Learn about their births, marriages and deaths through interactive exhibits and informative displays.
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Stirling Castle showing a cemetery

3. Loch Katrine

Loch Katrine is a large body of water surrounded by hills and green meadows. With many activities, from nature paths and cycling tracks to cruises and history guides, the lake provides a serene and informative vacation. Learn about the intriguing steamboat history and Scottish folklore involving this site.
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Loch Katrine which includes forest scenes, island images and a lake or waterhole

4. Doune Castle

Doune Castle is a partially ruined medieval structure in the Stirling countryside. It stands atop a hill with a commanding view of a pleasant area of forests and rivers. Admire the well-preserved halls, courtyard and tower rising above the surrounding region.
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Doune Castle which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace

5. National Wallace Monument

The National Wallace Monument is a tower of Gothic Revival design atop the Abbey Craig hilltop. It is a shrine to the iconic Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, a leader of the Wars of Scottish Independence. The statue, which was constructed in 1869, is a major symbol of Scottish national identity and pride. Gaze up at the 220-foot (67-meter) sandstone tower that marks the spot where Wallace allegedly watched the preparations of the English Army.
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National Wallace Monument which includes a monument, a castle and night scenes

6. Loch Earn

Loch Earn is a scenic freshwater lake that lies between the hills of the Scottish Highlands. It is 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) long and creeps over the boundaries of Stirling, Perth and Kinross. Bring your family for the watersports activities on the western point of the loch.
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This is the famous man in the loch

What to do in Stirling

Free Things to Do in Stirling and Falkirk

Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's a cinch to have fun in Stirling and Falkirk without surrendering a cent.

Rob Roy's Grave - Feel like you've gone back in time while discovering the secrets of this historic attraction.

Bracklinn Falls Bridge and Callander Crags - There's something calming about being near the water, so spend a while here.

 

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Popular day trips from Stirling

The SSE Hydro showing night scenes and mist or fog

Glasgow

The view from Glenruthven mill

Auchterarder

afternoon tea

Drymen

Scotland

Bridge of Allan

Callendar House which includes chateau or palace and heritage elements

Falkirk

Stirling which includes a small town or village

Stirling

Dunblane showing a small town or village, a river or creek and a bridge

Dunblane

Callander showing street scenes

Callander

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You'll barely have time to dig your wallet out of your backpack with so many terrific free attractions:

  • Loch Earn
  • Lake of Menteith
  • Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park
  • Falls of Dochart

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