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Stirling Castle

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Location: Mercat Cross, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Stirling Castle & Gowanhill loop from Stirling

4.24km

01:13

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stirling Old Town Jail – Stirling Castle loop from Kings Park

5.51km

01:31

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The National Wallace Monument – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Blairlogie

13.8km

03:46

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brian

January 29, 2017

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations at the castle.
Knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked to Stirling Castle to revel in its grandeur with its superb sculptures and beautiful gardens. It was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations from christenings to coronations.

Open
1 April to 30 September:
Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 6pm

1 October to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 5pm
New Year’s Day (1 January): 11am to 5pm
Last entry to Stirling Castle is 45 minutes before closing. The Regimental Museum closes 45 minutes before the castle.

Café opening hours
The Unicorn Café is open year-round and serves a delicious menu of traditional hot and cold food.
The Pentice open-air café is open from April to September and offers a good selection of sandwiches, home baking and hot/cold drinks.

Closed
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

Andy

February 1, 2023

Stirling Castle is a castle in Scotland. It sits above Stirling's old town on Castle Hill, a steep volcanic hill.

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Brian

January 29, 2017

A place to stock up on all those Scottish Gifts.

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Location: Mercat Cross, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Stirling Castle

1. Stirling Castle & Gowanhill loop from Stirling

2. Stirling Old Town Jail – Stirling Castle loop from Kings Park

3. The National Wallace Monument – Old Stirling Bridge loop from Blairlogie

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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