Introducing Stirling...... Scotland's Newest City

Set in the heart of Central Scotland, Scotland'sMuseum, are situated in the castle, and allow
newest city bustles with activity, offering finevisitors the opportunity to learn more about the
leisure and shopping facilities to complement thehistory of the regiment and area, in addition to a
many traditional historic attractions.programme of special exhibitions.
Situated at the junction of the Highlands andOutside the main city centre, the historical aspect
Lowlands at the River Forth's lowest crossingto Stirling continues, none more famous or
point, there is no better place to stay whilstimpressive 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 thea fitting tribute to the legendary great hero of
Lowlands, Highlands, Loch Lomond and TheScotland, William Wallace.  Not far from the
Trossachs National Park and the many lovelymonument is the burial place of King James III,
villages and towns around Strathallan and Thethe ruins of  Cambuskenneth Abbey, whilst at
Campsies.Bannockburn, two miles south of Stirling, visitors
Stirling's new city status reflects the significantcan enjoy exhibitions and a presentation, telling
role it has played in Scotland's national heritagethe story of the famous Scottish victory in the
and history. In the Old Town of Stirling, theBattle of Bannockburn in 1314.
history remains very much in evidence.  As youHowever, 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 asvibrant and cosmopolitan university city.  There
a jail and courthouse during the 18th and 19thare a wide range of top quality restaurants, bars,
centuries.  The Tolbooth remains very much inbistros, cafes and hotels... all catering for a variety
use today as an extremely popular arts andof tastes.
theatre venue.  Moving on along the cobbles, seeModern leisure and sports facilities are also widely
the Church of the Holy Rude (where John knowavailable and these provide for all age groups and
preached), and Argyll's Lodging (restored mansionstyles.
house dating back to the 1570s), before arrivingShoppers will enjoy shopping in the both the
at Stirling Castle at the top of the hill.  Visitors tomodern Thistles Centre and side streets which
Stirling Castle can enjoy the superb architecturecontain all well known and well loved high street
as they travel through The Great Hall, Chapelfavourites, in addition to unique speciality shops.
Royal and the Renaissance Palace.  TheScotland's newest city has much to offer both
Regimental Museum of The Argyll and Sutherlandlocals and visitors alike.
Highlanders and Stirling Smith Art Gallery and