Jodie & Robbie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stirling Castle is a fun visitor attraction in the centre of Stirling City. For anyone with an interest in Scottish history, this landmark is a must-see! You can enter the castle for free to visit the gift shop or look out from the turrets or alternatively pay to take the full guided tour through the full castle.
Adult ticket (on-site purchase): £16.00
Adult ticket (advance purchase): £15.00
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Castillo de Stirling
Castle WyndStirling Castle is a fun visitor attraction in the centre of Stirling City. For anyone with an interest in Scottish history, this landmark is a must-see! You can enter the castle for free to visit the gift shop or look out from the turrets or alternatively pay to take the full guided tour through the full castle.
Adult ticket (on-site purchase): £16.00
Adult ticket (advance purchase): £15.00
The Wallace Monument is a world-famous landmark, built in a stunning location to honour William Wallace. With 246 steps to the top, this building boasts the best views Stirling has to offer.
If you don't fancy paying, the views from the bottom of the monument are still extraordinary and well worth the short climb from the Visitor Centre.
Adult ticket: £10.50
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Monumento Nacional Wallace
Hillfoots RoadThe Wallace Monument is a world-famous landmark, built in a stunning location to honour William Wallace. With 246 steps to the top, this building boasts the best views Stirling has to offer.
If you don't fancy paying, the views from the bottom of the monument are still extraordinary and well worth the short climb from the Visitor Centre.
Adult ticket: £10.50
For the “Outlander” fans among us (ourselves included), Doune Castle is a must-visit.
This historic ruin features as Castle Leoch in the hit-series - and home to Clan Mackenzie - but was once owned in real life by Robert Stewart (Governor of Scotland) in 1361.
A relaxing day out, with a nice walk along the river circling the castle. Lots of nice places to eat in nearby Doune as well!
Although we have never been inside the Castle itself, for a small fee you can go inside the ruin and take a guided tour.
Adult ticket: £9.00
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Castillo de Doune
Castle HillFor the “Outlander” fans among us (ourselves included), Doune Castle is a must-visit.
This historic ruin features as Castle Leoch in the hit-series - and home to Clan Mackenzie - but was once owned in real life by Robert Stewart (Governor of Scotland) in 1361.
A relaxing day out, with a nice walk along the river circling the castle. Lots of nice places to eat in nearby Doune as well!
Although we have never been inside the Castle itself, for a small fee you can go inside the ruin and take a guided tour.
Adult ticket: £9.00
We love Loch Katrine for its stunning scenery and fantastic boat tour. The tour takes approx. 2 hours (return) and guides you through some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the Central Belt of Scotland.
It is also a location steeped in history, with Queen Victoria hosting the official opening of the reservoir in October 1859.
If cycling is your thing, you can hire bikes (on site) and cycle the length of the Loch. There and back this will take you about 2.5hours, but you have the option to take the boat to the top of the Loch and cycle back (roughly 1hr15min on the bike).
There’s also a quaint little cafe if you fancy a drink and a bite to eat.
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Loch Katrine
7 Newcraigs Drive
We love Loch Katrine for its stunning scenery and fantastic boat tour. The tour takes approx. 2 hours (return) and guides you through some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in the Central Belt of Scotland.
It is also a location steeped in history, with Queen Victoria hosting the official opening of the reservoir in October 1859.
If cycling is your thing, you can hire bikes (on site) and cycle the length of the Loch. There and back this will take you about 2.5hours, but you have the option to take the boat to the top of the Loch and cycle back (roughly 1hr15min on the bike).
There’s also a quaint little cafe if you fancy a drink and a bite to eat.
Food scene
Lively, contemporary pick offering locally-sourced Scottish fare plus burgers, pizza & vegan dishes
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Brea Restaurant
5 Baker StLively, contemporary pick offering locally-sourced Scottish fare plus burgers, pizza & vegan dishes
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews. Great pizza!
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BrewDog Stirling
7 Baker StNo-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews. Great pizza!
Regional Indian dishes served in a smart modern brasserie-style venue. Tight on space in the restaurant, but the food is fabulous!
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Green Gate
2 Queen StRegional Indian dishes served in a smart modern brasserie-style venue. Tight on space in the restaurant, but the food is fabulous!
Buttercup Cafe is a favourite of ours on the Main Street in Doune. Great for a pitstop after visiting Doune Castle.
Well-known for its amazing quiche and also its hot chocolate!
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Buttercup Cafe
7 Main StButtercup Cafe is a favourite of ours on the Main Street in Doune. Great for a pitstop after visiting Doune Castle.
Well-known for its amazing quiche and also its hot chocolate!
Fun day out
Visit one of Scotland's top attractions for an incredible family day out. See giraffes, lions, elephants, tigers and meerkats. Take your chances with the cheeky monkeys in the Park's famous Macaque Drive-thru, walk with free-roaming lemurs in Lemur Land, catch the popular sea lion and bird of prey shows, and take a boat ride to Chimp Island - all included in the price of your entry ticket.
Adult ticket (online): £16.50
Adult ticket (on arrival): £17.75
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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Visit one of Scotland's top attractions for an incredible family day out. See giraffes, lions, elephants, tigers and meerkats. Take your chances with the cheeky monkeys in the Park's famous Macaque Drive-thru, walk with free-roaming lemurs in Lemur Land, catch the popular sea lion and bird of prey shows, and take a boat ride to Chimp Island - all included in the price of your entry ticket.
Adult ticket (online): £16.50
Adult ticket (on arrival): £17.75
Enjoy an easy waterside stroll or family cycle ride, a blast through the forest by mountain bike or tackle the distinctive peak of the Meikle Bin for panoramic views over central Scotland.
These woods are alive with wildlife and history – discover standing stones, old drove roads and a reconstructed Iron Age fort, spot red squirrels and crossbills in the trees and watch for ospreys and waterbirds from the lochside hide.
Carron Valley Reservoir
Enjoy an easy waterside stroll or family cycle ride, a blast through the forest by mountain bike or tackle the distinctive peak of the Meikle Bin for panoramic views over central Scotland.
These woods are alive with wildlife and history – discover standing stones, old drove roads and a reconstructed Iron Age fort, spot red squirrels and crossbills in the trees and watch for ospreys and waterbirds from the lochside hide.
Discover tales of the history of crime and punishment in the Royal Burgh of Stirling. You’ll hear of infamous executioner Jock “The Happy Hangman” Rankin, along with murderers, martyrs and more. The Performance Tours are a must!
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Stirling GhostWalk & Old Town Tour
Saint John StreetDiscover tales of the history of crime and punishment in the Royal Burgh of Stirling. You’ll hear of infamous executioner Jock “The Happy Hangman” Rankin, along with murderers, martyrs and more. The Performance Tours are a must!
Hiking
Ben A'an is one of the most popular amongst Scotland's smaller hills. Often known as the mountain in miniature, its position at the heart of the Trossachs makes it a truly wonderful viewpoint.
Takes roughly 45 minutes to reach the top. Fairly steep incline most of the way.
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Ben A'an
Ben A'an is one of the most popular amongst Scotland's smaller hills. Often known as the mountain in miniature, its position at the heart of the Trossachs makes it a truly wonderful viewpoint.
Takes roughly 45 minutes to reach the top. Fairly steep incline most of the way.
Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. It is a very popular hillwalk and its position on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint.
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Ben Ledi
Ben Ledi is a familiar landmark from Callander and the highest mountain in the main part of the Trossachs. It is a very popular hillwalk and its position on the edge of the Highlands makes it an excellent viewpoint.