Stirling and the Trossachs, Edinburgh
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Stirling and the Trossachs

Castle, monument and priory

Stirling sits an hour from Edinburgh with a castle, a monument and an old bridge, and the Trossachs begin beyond.

Stirling Castle is run by Historic Environment Scotland. The National Wallace Monument is above the town, and Argyll's Lodging is a 17th-century townhouse. Cambuskenneth Abbey is the resting place of James III and Queen Margaret.

Doune Castle and Inchmahome Priory are both further out.

Getting there

Trains run from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling.

6 places
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Nearby neighbourhoods

South Queensferry, Edinburgh South Queensferry Bridges and the Forth 4 places · 38.0 km away Cramond, Edinburgh Cramond Village, island and the foreshore 9 places · 44.7 km away Murrayfield, Edinburgh Murrayfield Rugby and the ice rink 4 places · 48.6 km away Gorgie and Tynecastle, Edinburgh Gorgie and Tynecastle Football, farm and canal 6 places · 49.4 km away

The best of Stirling and the Trossachs

Stirling Castle
Best castle Stirling Castle Run by Historic Environment Scotland.
National Wallace Monument
Best view National Wallace Monument A tower above the town.
Stirling Old Bridge
Best old bridge Stirling Old Bridge A medieval bridge still standing.

Things to do in Stirling and the Trossachs

Stirling Castle on its crag seen from above
Day trip Stirling Castle One of Scotland's best-known castles, run by Historic Environment Scotland. Young Scot and National Entitlement Card holders can visit for £1, and the car park is limited to coaches and accessible parking.
The National Wallace Monument tower above the trees
Day trip National Wallace Monument A tower above Stirling commemorating William Wallace and the Scottish wars of independence.
A carved stone coat of arms on the wall of Argyll's Lodging in Stirling
Day trip Argyll's Lodging A 17th-century townhouse below Stirling Castle, described by Historic Environment Scotland as Scotland's most splendid and complete example.
The old bell tower of Cambuskenneth Abbey standing on grass
Day trip Cambuskenneth Abbey The ruined abbey where King James III and Queen Margaret are buried, in view of Stirling Castle.
The stone arches of Stirling Old Bridge across the river
Day trip · Free Stirling Old Bridge One of the best medieval bridges still standing in Scotland.
The keep and hall range of Doune Castle
Day trip Doune Castle A castle once home to Regent Albany, with views over the River Teith.

From the blog

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