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Things to see in Stirling (United Kingdom): 54 places and when to go
Stirling is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 54 places in and around it, mainly History (22), Museums and art (11), Nature (9). The best known are Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument and Doune Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.1356, -3.9228
- Places
- 54 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (22) · Museums and art (11) · Nature (9) · Architecture (6) · Food and drink (6) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 40 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ben Cleuch, at 721 m.
What to see in Stirling
The places in and around Stirling, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Stirling CastleCastle in Stirling, Scotland, UK2.0 km
- Wallace MonumentTower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, near Stirling in Scotland482 m
- Doune CastleCastle in Stirling, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Dunblane CathedralCathedral in Dunblane, Scotland, UK6.5 km
- DumyatMountain in Stirling, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Dunmore PineappleSummerhouse folly in Falkirk, Scotland, UK11 km
- Castle CampbellCastle in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK16 km
- Deanston distilleryWhisky distillery in Stirling, Scotland, UK11 km
- Alloa TowerCastle in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK8.7 km
- Cambuskenneth AbbeyAbbey in Stirling, Scotland, UK1.4 km
- Church of the Holy RudeChurch in Stirling, Scotland, UK2.1 km
- Kincardine BridgeBridge between Falkirk and Fife, Scotland14 km
- Blair Drummond Safari ParkZoo in Stirling, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Callendar HouseHistoric House and Park in Falkirk18 km
- Menstrie CastleCastle in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- TulliallanCastle in Fife, Scotland, UK14 km
- Alloa InchIsland in the tidal reaches of the River Forth near Alloa, Scotland, United Kingdom7.4 km
- Argyll's Lodging17th-century town-house in Scotland2.0 km
- Ben CleuchMountain in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Clackmannanshire BridgeBridge between Falkirk and Fife, Scotland, UK, carries the A876 road across River Forth14 km
- Elphinstone Tower, FalkirkTower house in Falkirk, Scotland, UK11 km
- Cowane's HospitalHospital in Stirling, Scotland, UK2.2 km
- Plean CastleTower house in Stirling district, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Sauchie TowerTower house, later house, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK9.0 km
And the other 30, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Stirling Old Bridge, Tullibody Old Bridge
- History: Tappoch Broch, Arthur's O'on, Falkirk Steeple, Mar's Wark, Torwood Castle, Albert Halls, Stirling, Bridge of Teith, Coldoch Broch, Cowden Park House
- Museums and art: Dunblane Museum, Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum, Clan Macpherson Museum, Leadhills Miners Library
- Temples: Falkirk Old Parish Church, St Mungo's Parish Church, Logie Kirk
- Nature: Gillies Hill, Myreton Hill, Tullibody Inch, Doune Ponds Nature Reserve, Wester Moss Nature Reserve
- Food and drink: Allanwater Brewery, Harviestoun Brewery Ltd, Stirling Distillery, Tullibardine Distillery, Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
- With kids: Briarlands Farm
When to go to Stirling
The best time to visit Stirling is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:17
- FebPossible9:15
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:04
- JunBest time17:19
- JulBest time16:48
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:51
- DecPossible6:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40. In April, 54 of the 54 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Stirling
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Callander26 places22 km
- Crieff16 places25 km
- Dunfermline38 places30 km
- Glasgow164 places35 km
- Livingston60 places38 km
- Perth, Scotland39 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stirling?
The best known: Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Doune Castle, Dunblane Cathedral, Dumyat. In all, 54 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stirling?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 40.
How do you get to Stirling?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stirling as the destination and these 54 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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