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Stirlingshire.
The curved white superstructure of a rotating boat lift arches over a canal basin and a stone aqueduct, a grass lawn in the foreground.

Itineraries in Stirlingshire.

Days we have driven, stop by stop

All itineraries
Callendar House on a wet day and lunch in its tearoomA morningCallendar House on a wet day and lunch in its tearoomMore infoThe Borestone Heritage Trail walk from BannockburnA morningThe Borestone Heritage Trail walk from BannockburnMore infoA walk from the Falkirk Wheel to Rough Castle Roman FortA morningA walk from the Falkirk Wheel to Rough Castle Roman FortMore infoA walk up the Abbey Craig by the Wallace WayA morningA walk up the Abbey Craig by the Wallace WayMore infoA walk up Dumyat from the Sheriffmuir roadA morningA walk up Dumyat from the Sheriffmuir roadMore infoCallendar Park and Callendar Wood walk in FalkirkA morningCallendar Park and Callendar Wood walk in FalkirkMore infoCallander Crags and Bracklinn FallsA morningCallander Crags and Bracklinn FallsMore infoA long barn with a curved red roof and glazed end wall stands in a field, a greenhouse-like extension attached at one side.A morningA walk up Creag an Tuirc above BalquhidderMore infoCallander's Three Bridges walk and Samson's StoneA morningCallander's Three Bridges walk and Samson's StoneMore infoThe Back Walk and a drink at the PortcullisA morningThe Back Walk and a drink at the PortcullisMore infoA dark river winds beneath ivy-clad rock walls in a narrow wooded gorge, bare tree branches arching overhead.A morningRob Roy's grave and the riverside sauna at Monachyle MhorMore infoDeanston Distillery and the red kites at ArgatyOne dayDeanston Distillery and the red kites at ArgatyMore infoSoft play, a swim and the toy museum in CallanderOne daySoft play, a swim and the toy museum in CallanderMore infoTwo black cast-iron cannons point out from a misty hilltop over a sprawling town of terraced streets below.A morningThe red kites at ArgatyMore infoThe animals at Blair Drummond Safari ParkA morningThe animals at Blair Drummond Safari ParkMore infoA turreted sandstone mansion with rows of tall chimneys rises behind a lawn, garden chairs set along its terrace.A morningA boat trip on the Falkirk Wheel and lunch at its caféMore infoThe Kelpies at dusk and supper at Indian CottageA morningThe Kelpies at dusk and supper at Indian CottageMore infoBreakfast at Mhor Bread and a stroll by the Teith in CallanderA morningBreakfast at Mhor Bread and a stroll by the Teith in CallanderMore infoThe Japanese Garden at Cowden and lunch in its tearoomA morningThe Japanese Garden at Cowden and lunch in its tearoomMore infoA castle crowns a wooded hill above fields of grazing sheep, framed by golden long grass in the foreground.A morningThe Helix play park, the Kelpies and a hot chocolateMore infoA tall square bell tower with lancet windows and battlements stands alone in a grassy churchyard, bare trees and a fence surrounding it.A morningDeanston Distillery by bus and lunch at the Coffee BothyMore infoStirling Castle and coffee in the old townA morningStirling Castle and coffee in the old townMore infoA wet day in Stirling and the TrossachsOne dayA wet day in Stirling and the TrossachsMore infoThe Forth shoreOne dayThe Forth shoreMore infoLinlithgow, the Kelpies and the Falkirk WheelOne dayLinlithgow, the Kelpies and the Falkirk WheelMore infoThe West Highland WayA few daysThe West Highland WayMore infoA tall stone and brick mill building with rows of small windows rises above a lower red-brick extension, a road running past its base.A few daysWallace and Bruce: Stirling, Dunfermline and MelroseMore infoA long barn with a curved red roof stands in a frosted field, reeds growing along a ditch in the foreground.One dayStirling to Doune and Callander by bus: the castle, Deanston and Bracklinn FallsMore infoThe Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Bridge of AllanOne dayThe Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Bridge of AllanMore infoA dark river winds beneath moss-covered rock overhangs in a narrow gorge, bare trees rising against a misty sky.One dayA day in Stirling: the castle and the old townMore infoThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghThree daysThree days: the Highlands from EdinburghMore infoExploring the Clackmannan Tower TrailOne dayExploring the Clackmannan Tower TrailMore infoTravelling from Edinburgh to ObanOne dayTravelling from Edinburgh to ObanMore infoA Highland Day Trip from EdinburghOne dayA Highland Day Trip from EdinburghMore info

More of Stirlingshire.

The crow-stepped gables and corner turrets of a royal palace glow in evening light, a stone stair and older tower standing beside it.See and doA royal castle, battlefields and the KelpiesA cobbled street curves past a row of gabled townhouses towards the buttressed corner of a large church, bare trees standing at the junction.Eat, drink and shopOld inns, cafés and coffee in the old townWhere to stayA castle crowns a rocky hill above fields of grazing sheep, hazy hills visible in the distance.History and storiesWallace, Bruce and the castle on the crossingA modern pedestrian bridge with angled mast-like white struts and glass balustrades stretches toward a distant town and hills.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the busesOne of the towering steel horse-head sculptures known as the Kelpies rears beside its twin against a dusk sky, reflected in the canal water.What is on in StirlingshireSomething new from the region every day

Photographs by Calum Mcgillivray and Makers via Google