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.

Time needed 2 to 3 hours

Rainy day With kids

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Nearby

Argyll's Lodging Day trip · 5 min walk A 17th-century townhouse below Stirling Castle, described by Historic Environment Scotland as Scotland's most splendid and complete example. Stirling Old Bridge Day trip · 11 min walk One of the best medieval bridges still standing in Scotland. Cambuskenneth Abbey Day trip · 24 min walk The ruined abbey where King James III and Queen Margaret are buried, in view of Stirling Castle. National Wallace Monument Day trip · 2.5 km away A tower above Stirling commemorating William Wallace and the Scottish wars of independence. Doune Castle Day trip · 9.3 km away A castle once home to Regent Albany, with views over the River Teith. Antonine Wall at Rough Castle Day trip · 15.2 km away The best-preserved fort on the Antonine Wall.

Around 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 and the Trossachs has 6 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 6 day trips. Read the Stirling and the Trossachs guide.

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