Stirling is the small town in
United Kingdom, located some 20 km to the west from
Alloa. The capital city
London is in 750 km to the south-east. According to the latest census, the population of Stirling is about 36,500 people. Many people visit Stirling to experience its towers and castles.
The nearest airport Edinburgh (IATA: EDI) is about 60 km away.
Things to do in Stirling
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish hero.
Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland. The Castle sits atop the Castle Hill, a volcanic crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1930s, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification from…
The Church of the Holy Rude is the second oldest building in Stirling, Scotland, after the Castle. The church was founded in 1129 during the reign of David I (1124 - 1153) as the parish church of Stirling.
If you have already seen Stirling, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
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