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The cobbled curve of Bow Street climbing towards Stirling's Old Town.
Part of Stirlingshire

Stirling.

Where to go, eat and stay, and the days between.

Stirling City Centre, Stirling

The guide.

Stirling is a fortress-city on a crag above the Forth, and for centuries any army heading north had to pass this way.

1

Eating and drinking

Where we would eat2

Itineraries

A day out, planned3

The story

Overview, History, Areas and more

Eating and drinking.

Where we would eat
All of them

The itineraries.

Days we have driven, with the stops in order

The story.

The written parts of the guide, each on its own page
1

History

To control Stirling was to control Scotland.

1 minute
2

Areas

Stirling has three parts worth knowing: the Old Town on the hill, the city centre at its foot, and Bridge of Allan just to the north.The Old Town.

1 minute
3

Getting around

Getting there.

2 minutes
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Your own guide to Stirling.

Tell us when you are coming and who with. We build your days round where you sleep, from the places on this page, with the drives worked out. Print it and take it in the car.

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