Discover these places worth visiting in Stirling and select a hotel nearby for ultimate convenience
Stirling CastleDdesintamayStirling Castle, located in Stirling, Scotland, is one of the most significant and historically important castles in the country. It played a pivotal role in Scottish history, especially during the Wars of Scottish Independence and the reigns of various Scottish kings and queens.
The National Wallace MonumentIIrene_WeeSpoonIt seems that this is not the only Wallace monument, if you remember correctly, there is one in London. Wallace is a national hero of the Scots, but my husband said that the movie is only a movie after all, and that image does not really represent their hero. Well, I still don't understand...
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure ParkMM32***23Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is one of Scotland's best wildlife attractions, with more than 350 rare animals and exciting entertainment for families. You can drive through the animal reserve and get up close and personal with zebras, camels, rhinos, antelopes and even lions. Swim with cheeky monkeys on the famous Macaque Drive-Thru, but don't forget to close the windows! You can also walk with lemurs in Lemur Land and take a boat to Chimp Island to visit the most amazing animals that are most similar to humans. For active children, there are giant star slides, naughty castles, flying foxes and pedal boats. Don't miss the indoor sea lion show and outdoor bird of prey show!
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor CentreCcoo***anThe Bannockburn Heritage Centre tells the history before and after the Battle of Bannockburn, in which King Robert the Bruce led his men to defeat the English army on June 24, 1314, establishing Scotland's long-term national status.
Stirling Old Town JailCcoo***anAlthough the Old Town Gaol was a place where prisoners were imprisoned in the past, leaving behind countless dark stories, it is now taking you to visit this complex building in a relaxed and humorous way. You will pass by here on the way to Stirling Castle. Next to the Old Town Gaol is the Cathedral of St. Drew. Looking through the iron fence, you can see a group of tombstones resting here. Compared with other places in the UK, the houses in the whole town are generally not high, so there is little visual sense of undulating streamlines supported by spires. Perhaps beauty is not what she wants, but burying the heritage deeply in every inch of land she walks on has always been her pursuit. Compared with the usual deposited but smooth ash outer wall of Edinburgh, the architecture of Stirling particularly magnifies the original appearance of the bricks, less meticulously crafted, but more natural; perhaps this undecorated ruggedness is the soul of Scotland.
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum1137***66Next to Stirling Castle, in King's Park, in the old Stuart Royal Hunting Grounds, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery. The Stirling Smith Art Gallery was founded in 1874 as a legacy of artist Thomas Stuart Smith (died in 1869), and represents the historical, cultural and artistic achievements of not only the local area but also the entire country. The Smith Museum contains many valuable collections, such as the world's largest football, the world's largest curling stone, the Stirling pot, the Bannockburn plaid, and Wallace and Bruce memorabilia.
Holy RudeMM34***23The church is not big, but it is very popular with locals, and there are endless numbers of people participating in the event.