Holiday apartment in Stirling: castles, history and trails

Stirling showcases Scottish history at places that can be explored in a very tangible way. At Stirling Castle, visitors can explore the battlements and three main areas. The castle was once a favoured residence of the kings and queens of the House of Stewart; the Royal Palace was the childhood residence of Mary Queen of Scots.

Culture and history

Doune Castle is also one of the region’s prominent historic buildings. The castle was built or remodelled between 1380 and 1400 for Robert, Duke of Albany, and is considered one of the largest and best-preserved 14th-century castles in Scotland. At Dunblane Cathedral, the tower dates from the 12th century, while the choir stalls from the 15th century have been preserved.

The Battle of Bannockburn Experience uses state-of-the-art technology to immerse visitors in medieval warfare. It is located at the site where Robert the Bruce raised his banner and assembled the Scottish army in 1314. Access is only possible as part of a guided tour. The Bannockburn site also includes a medieval herb garden.

The National Wallace Monument tells the story of William Wallace. Visitors can climb the 246 steps to the crown. The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum houses more than 40,000 objects and works of art.

Experiences

Blair Drummond Safari Park offers drive-through and walking experiences. The park also includes a dinosaur forest. Stirling Old Town Jail offers self-guided audio tours, while the Stirling Eurowalk is designed as a free, self-guided online tour.

The Eurowalk passes over cobblestones, uneven ground and stairs.

Nature and trails

Dumyat offers impressive views across Stirling. The West Highland Way is a 96-mile route from Milngavie to Fort William. Parts of the Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley area lie within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Another connection between the landscape and active travel was created through the WCLS project: it created more than 6.5 kilometres of new, continuous corridors for active travel and links communities, businesses and public transport hubs.

Getting there and connections

Stirling has regular train services from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Bus routes 52 and UL stop in front of the National Wallace Monument.

When looking at accommodation offers in Stirling, several details can be checked directly on the relevant offer page before booking. These include the exact location, the type of accommodation and the stated occupancy. It is also worth comparing the included services and the individual price components. In addition, pay attention to the booking and cancellation conditions. These fields provide an objective basis for identifying differences between individual holiday apartments and holiday homes, without assuming anything about facilities, availability or proximity to a sight.

More places

For further regional exploration, place pages are available for Aberfoyle, Crianlarich, Kinlochard, Stirling, Lochearnhead, Callander, Drymen, Strathyre, Kinbuck, Killin, Doune, Fintry, Bridge Of Allan, Balfron, Dunblane, Stronachlachar, Kippen, Gartmore and Cambusbarron.

For the higher-level travel overview: Scotland.