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Dating from the 14th century, Alloa Tower is the largest surviving keep in Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the Earls of Mar and has played host to many of Scotland's monarchs. According to legend, Mary, Queen of Scots was reconciled with Darnl...
Antonine Wall: Rough Castle is the best-preserved length of rampart and ditch, together with the earthworks of a fort ' the most complete on the Wall ' and a short length of military way with quarry pits. This is the best site to gain an impressio...
Antonine Wall: Watling Lodge are two sections on each side of the house known as Watling Lodge (there is no entry to the house or grounds) The eastern section is one of the deepest and steepest stretches of the ditch visible....
Argyll's Lodging is Scotland's most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse. Situated on the upper approaches to Stirling Castle, its fine architecture marks it out as a property intended for a great nobleman serving the royal court...
This atmospheric spot is the site of Robert the Bruce's famous victory over the English. Here, in 1314, Bruce gathered his men to take on the professional army of King Edward II. Despite facing a greater number of troops, Bruce's men routed the Engli...
Blair Drummond safari park opened in 1970 in the grounds of Blair Drummond house, which was purchased by Sir John Kay a Glasgow tea merchant in 1916. Having no sons he passed it to his nephew Sir John Muir father of the present owner Jamie Muir. The ...
Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical figures over the centurie...
A house of canons Cambuskenneth Abbey was founded around 1140 by canons of the Arrouaisian order, but subsequently passed to the Augustinians. The founder was David I. Cambuskenneth served Stirling Castle, one of David’s favoured residences,...
A Lowland stronghold for a Highland chief Everyone is awestruck by Castle Campbell. The imposing ruin stands in solemn isolation upon a narrow ridge, overlooked by a crescent of the Ochil Hills. Two precipitous ravines hem it on either side, t...
Clackmannan Tower is a fine 14th-century keep enlarged in the 15th century. You can only view the exterior of Clackmannan Tower....
This wooded glen provides spectacular walks to Castle Campbell. Dollar Glen has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its range of wildlife habitats and important geological features. Take care during or after rain as the p...
Britain's two longest zip wires and a Go Ape course on top makes this the most talked about course in the UK. To experience the thrill of flying 150 feet above the 90 foot waterfalls is worth a journey on its own.
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Island sanctuary The enchanting ruins of Inchmahome Priory grace the largest of three islands in the Lake of Menteith. The priory was established around 1238 by a small community of Augustinian canons. Their founder and patron was Walter Comyn...
Inversnaid is on the east shore of Loch Lomond, where oak woodland rises steeply from the loch and gives way to open moorland with spectacular views. In the summer months you might see pied flycatchers here, as well as buzzards, while you should keep...
King's Knot are the earthworks of a splendid formal garden, possibly made in 1628 for Charles I....
Mar's Wark is a remarkable Renaissance mansion built by The Earl of Mar, Regent for James VI in 1570 and later used as the town workhouse. Mar's Wark was never completed and now only the fa'ade can be seen....
The birthplace of Sir William Alexander, James VI's Lieutenant for the Plantation of Nova Scotia. An exhibition in the Nova Scotia Commemoration Room tells the story of this ill-fated scheme. Although it's not a Trust property, the Trust worked close...
Mill Trail Visitor Centre has stunning views of the Ochil Hills and is set in beautiful surroundings. Mill Trail Visitor Centre has a Coffee Shop, Craft gifts, a Tourist Information Centre and children's play area. A free exhibition and audio-...
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869.
Learn all about the turbulent events leading up to the Battle of Stirlin...
The 'Old Bridge' is a handsome bridge built in the 15th or early 16th century. The southern arch was rebuilt in 1749 after it had been blown up during 'The '45' to prevent the Jacobite army entering the town....
This bizarre structure, in the shape of a pineapple, was built in 1761 as a garden retreat. The policies are now an oasis for wildlife.
Take a walk in the walled garden, where an orchard of crab-apple trees has been planted. Or enjoy a peaceful w...
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park was first designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the Forest Park encompasses mo...
The exhibition in the Rob Roy and Trossachs Visitor Centre gives the life and times of the real Rob Roy McGregor and includes a Highland Cottage, cinematic tour of the Trossachs and a children's play area. The centre's gift shop holds a range of Scot...
Skinflats Nature Reserve is primarily intertidal mud and a small area of saltmarsh. A small field is planned for managed retreat in the next five years. Key birds include migrant and wintering wildfowl, pink footed geese and waders. Skinflats Natu...
One of Scotland's grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland's past including Stirling ...
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Stirling Old Town Jail stands at the heart of the city's historic quarter. If the outside was forbidding and grim - then it didn't get any better inside.
The Victorian reformers practised what they preached - which wasn't exactly comforting for th...
The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history. The collection is managed by the Smith's three full-time curatorial staff, and contains many remarkab...
New Orleans, Balaklava, the Normandy Beaches, Basra this is the heroic story of one of Scotland's most famous regiments. They have been in the thick of the fighting since 1794. Eight rooms display the regiment's treasures and poignant mementoes o...
We have FREE onsite entertainment from Birds of Prey Demonstrations to Dog, Duck and Sheep shows with our Shepherds. Our location is central to many tranquil and peaceful walks allowing you to get closer to the surrounding countryside and wildlife....
Westquarter Dovecot is a handsome rectangular dovecot with a heraldic panel dated 1647 over the entrance doorway....
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