Guidebook for Stirling
Essentials
It's only a five minute walk from the flat and has everything you could need for day to day food and drink, toiletries etc.
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Waitrose & Partners
Burghmuir RoadIt's only a five minute walk from the flat and has everything you could need for day to day food and drink, toiletries etc.
Cheap and cheerful foodstore for those either on a budget, or looking for some more continental style food and drinks. Ten minute walk from the flat.
ALDI
2B Springbank RdCheap and cheerful foodstore for those either on a budget, or looking for some more continental style food and drinks. Ten minute walk from the flat.
Not the easiest to get to by foot (and further away than Waitrose), but it is a large and well stocked store. Very simple to get to by car.
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Tesco Superstore
Grahams RoadNot the easiest to get to by foot (and further away than Waitrose), but it is a large and well stocked store. Very simple to get to by car.
Drinks & Nightlife
This little place is tucked away off the High Street, and somewhere few people other than locals know about. The decor is incredibly rustic, and they serve a fine selection of ales.
Bridge of Allan Library
27A Fountain RdThis little place is tucked away off the High Street, and somewhere few people other than locals know about. The decor is incredibly rustic, and they serve a fine selection of ales.
If you're looking to experience a genuine local Scottish pub, you'll find this one to your liking. They even do a quiz on Sunday nights at 9pm if you're feeling lucky!
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Nicky tams
29 Baker StIf you're looking to experience a genuine local Scottish pub, you'll find this one to your liking. They even do a quiz on Sunday nights at 9pm if you're feeling lucky!
Known to locals as "The Hogs Head", this place puts on live music on Wednesday night with Ted Christopher. Also, see the Tuesday night quiz.
No 2 Baker Street
2 Baker StKnown to locals as "The Hogs Head", this place puts on live music on Wednesday night with Ted Christopher. Also, see the Tuesday night quiz.
In the site of the old Post Office, MCB have probably the widest selection of drinks in Stirling, and their own microbrewery on site.
Cold Beer Company
84 Murray PlIn the site of the old Post Office, MCB have probably the widest selection of drinks in Stirling, and their own microbrewery on site.
Sightseeing
Historic Stirling Castle was once the seat of the Scottish Royal Family, and is the gateway to the Highlands. From its walls you can see all through the Forth Valley.
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Стёрлингский замок
Castle WyndHistoric Stirling Castle was once the seat of the Scottish Royal Family, and is the gateway to the Highlands. From its walls you can see all through the Forth Valley.
Built before the film Braveheart (though with a statue that unfortunately resembles Mel Gibson), the Monument is a great vantage point from which to learn the history and see across Central Scotland.
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Национальный памятник Уоллесу
Hillfoots RoadBuilt before the film Braveheart (though with a statue that unfortunately resembles Mel Gibson), the Monument is a great vantage point from which to learn the history and see across Central Scotland.
The highest peak in Britain, and yet a surprisingly easy one to walk up, even for those not experienced in hill walking. A fun day out, but be sure to allow at least two hours each way for travel.
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Бен-Невис
The highest peak in Britain, and yet a surprisingly easy one to walk up, even for those not experienced in hill walking. A fun day out, but be sure to allow at least two hours each way for travel.
The famous (and rather odd looking) boat lift that links the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
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Фолкерк-уил
Lime RoadThe famous (and rather odd looking) boat lift that links the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.
Food Scene
A mere 20 seconds' walk from the flat, perfect if you're looking for some fish and chips, pizza, or other fast food. If you've never had it before, you must try the battered Haggis!
The Brindisi
29 Upper CraigsA mere 20 seconds' walk from the flat, perfect if you're looking for some fish and chips, pizza, or other fast food. If you've never had it before, you must try the battered Haggis!
A short walk from the flat, it's great for a bacon roll and a latte in the mornings, with friendly staff too.
Cisco's Cafe
70 Port StA short walk from the flat, it's great for a bacon roll and a latte in the mornings, with friendly staff too.
Subway
7 Douglas StSimple, easy, tasty food.
For those who'd like a quieter and more civilised drink, or a meal while they're at it, the Golden Lion Hotel has a nice wooden decked bar and restaurant open to the public.
The Golden Lion Hotel
8-10 King StFor those who'd like a quieter and more civilised drink, or a meal while they're at it, the Golden Lion Hotel has a nice wooden decked bar and restaurant open to the public.
Fine Indian food, and only minutes from where you'll be staying.
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Indian Cottage
11 Dumbarton RdFine Indian food, and only minutes from where you'll be staying.
Arts & Culture
About ten minutes walk from the flat (take the footbridge by the train station), enjoy the latest film releases here. A selection of bars and restaurants are also adjacent.
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Vue Cinema Stirling
Forthside WayAbout ten minutes walk from the flat (take the footbridge by the train station), enjoy the latest film releases here. A selection of bars and restaurants are also adjacent.
Bowling is only a short walk away, and the prices are very reasonable. Ask what special offers they have on. You can normally play extra games for very little extra.
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AMF Bowling Stirling
Forth StreetBowling is only a short walk away, and the prices are very reasonable. Ask what special offers they have on. You can normally play extra games for very little extra.
A local live music and performing arts centre. Check their website for the latest.
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The Tolbooth
Jail WyndA local live music and performing arts centre. Check their website for the latest.
For those who fancy a bit of art and culture. On a nice day, why not combine it with a trip to the King's Knot, where you can enjoy a nice picnic under the towering visage of Stirling Castle?
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Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
40 Albert PlFor those who fancy a bit of art and culture. On a nice day, why not combine it with a trip to the King's Knot, where you can enjoy a nice picnic under the towering visage of Stirling Castle?
Shopping
Only a few minutes walk from the flat, a vast range of high street stores are available for almost everything you could need.
Vodafone
Goosecroft RoadOnly a few minutes walk from the flat, a vast range of high street stores are available for almost everything you could need.
Everything Else
A useful local place to pick up a host of wines. For occasional purchases however, try Victoria Wine on Dumbarton Road.
Majestic Wine Stirling
2C Springbank RoundaboutA useful local place to pick up a host of wines. For occasional purchases however, try Victoria Wine on Dumbarton Road.
A great place to pick up something warm if the weather is cold. Or, if you'd like to remember your trip with a fine tweed coat for a souvenir, this is the place to go.
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill
15 Murray PlA great place to pick up something warm if the weather is cold. Or, if you'd like to remember your trip with a fine tweed coat for a souvenir, this is the place to go.
Need a plug adapter? Batteries? A travel iron for your onward journey? These kinds of things can be found at Argos and bought rather cheaply.
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Stirling Bus Station
Goosecroft RoadNeed a plug adapter? Batteries? A travel iron for your onward journey? These kinds of things can be found at Argos and bought rather cheaply.
I've added this one in to recommend avoiding it. Most of the clientele are underaged and violent, which isn't helped by very cheap drinks and a punching machine... Not worth visiting at all.
Katie's Bar & Bistro
3 Barnton StI've added this one in to recommend avoiding it. Most of the clientele are underaged and violent, which isn't helped by very cheap drinks and a punching machine... Not worth visiting at all.
IL Vicolo
39 Friars StProbably the best pizza you'll get in Stirling comes from here.
Five minutes walk, and they regularly have deals on such as 2 for the price of 1 etc.
Domino's Pizza - Stirling
2 Port StFive minutes walk, and they regularly have deals on such as 2 for the price of 1 etc.
The location on the map is wrong, but close enough that you'll find it. Iceland is full of cheap and cheerful freezer food, and is also useful for things like milk/bread/fruit juices etc.
Iceland Foods
1-5 Pitt TerraceThe location on the map is wrong, but close enough that you'll find it. Iceland is full of cheap and cheerful freezer food, and is also useful for things like milk/bread/fruit juices etc.
A nice stopping off point for a day out to Lochearnhead, with lots of souvenir shops catering to all taste and budgets. You can also have your picture taken with a famous "Heilan' Coo" (Highland Cow).
Kilmahog Woollen Mill
A nice stopping off point for a day out to Lochearnhead, with lots of souvenir shops catering to all taste and budgets. You can also have your picture taken with a famous "Heilan' Coo" (Highland Cow).
About an hour's drive from Stirling, the road to Lochearnhead takes you through some beautiful Scottish countryside. You'll also have the chance there to enjoy watersports and hill climbing.
Lochearnhead
About an hour's drive from Stirling, the road to Lochearnhead takes you through some beautiful Scottish countryside. You'll also have the chance there to enjoy watersports and hill climbing.