| Set in the heart of Central Scotland, Scotland's | | | | Museum, are situated in the castle, and allow |
| newest city bustles with activity, offering fine | | | | visitors the opportunity to learn more about the |
| leisure and shopping facilities to complement the | | | | history of the regiment and area, in addition to a |
| many traditional historic attractions. | | | | programme of special exhibitions. |
| Situated at the junction of the Highlands and | | | | Outside the main city centre, the historical aspect |
| Lowlands at the River Forth's lowest crossing | | | | to Stirling continues, none more famous or |
| point, there is no better place to stay whilst | | | | impressive than The National Wallace Monument |
| exploring the best that Scotland has to offer. | | | | standing on the Abbey Craig. The monument is |
| Visitors and locals alike can easily access the | | | | a fitting tribute to the legendary great hero of |
| Lowlands, Highlands, Loch Lomond and The | | | | Scotland, William Wallace. Not far from the |
| Trossachs National Park and the many lovely | | | | monument is the burial place of King James III, |
| villages and towns around Strathallan and The | | | | the ruins of Cambuskenneth Abbey, whilst at |
| Campsies. | | | | Bannockburn, two miles south of Stirling, visitors |
| Stirling's new city status reflects the significant | | | | can enjoy exhibitions and a presentation, telling |
| role it has played in Scotland's national heritage | | | | the story of the famous Scottish victory in the |
| and history. In the Old Town of Stirling, the | | | | Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. |
| history remains very much in evidence. As you | | | | However, despite the strong presence in Stirling |
| walk up the cobbled paths, towards the castle, | | | | of history and heritage, modern Stirling is also a |
| you travel past The Tolbooth, which was used as | | | | vibrant and cosmopolitan university city. There |
| a jail and courthouse during the 18th and 19th | | | | are a wide range of top quality restaurants, bars, |
| centuries. The Tolbooth remains very much in | | | | bistros, cafes and hotels... all catering for a variety |
| use today as an extremely popular arts and | | | | of tastes. |
| theatre venue. Moving on along the cobbles, see | | | | Modern leisure and sports facilities are also widely |
| the Church of the Holy Rude (where John know | | | | available and these provide for all age groups and |
| preached), and Argyll's Lodging (restored mansion | | | | styles. |
| house dating back to the 1570s), before arriving | | | | Shoppers will enjoy shopping in the both the |
| at Stirling Castle at the top of the hill. Visitors to | | | | modern Thistles Centre and side streets which |
| Stirling Castle can enjoy the superb architecture | | | | contain all well known and well loved high street |
| as they travel through The Great Hall, Chapel | | | | favourites, in addition to unique speciality shops. |
| Royal and the Renaissance Palace. The | | | | Scotland's newest city has much to offer both |
| Regimental Museum of The Argyll and Sutherland | | | | locals and visitors alike. |
| Highlanders and Stirling Smith Art Gallery and | | | | |