Things To Do in County Of Stirling, Scotland

In the 1624 Dean's House, the Cathedral Museum contains articles and papers displaying the story of Dunblane and its ancient cathedral; you can also visit an enclosed garden with a very old, though now restored, well. A 1687 structure ... More on Frommers

Built in the early 15th century, the Church of the Holy Rude is said to be the only church in the country still in use that has witnessed a coronation. It was 1567 when the 13-month-old James VI -- Mary Queen of Scots' son, who ... More on Frommers

Culinary sophistication and beautiful decor make this one of the best restaurants in the district. It's in the stylish Park Lodge Hotel , on a quiet residential street near the center of town, a 5-minute walk east of the rail station. ... More on Frommers

There are traces of a 7th-century royal habitation of the Stirling area, and on the right bank of the Forth, Stirling Castle dates from the Middle Ages, when its location, on a dividing line between the Lowlands and the Highlands, ... More on Frommers

Beltane is the old Celtic name for Mayday (1st May) when the ancient people of Scotland celebrated the sun and its power by lighting ... More on igougo

In 1314 King Robert The Bruce turned back the English forces and won the war, which resulted in peace between the two nat More on igougo

The National Trust for Scotland runs an exhibition dedicated to the Battle of Bannockburn uphill from where the actual battle took place on June 23 and 24, 1314. More on igougo

An excellent example of 13th-century Gothic ecclesiastic architecture, this cathedral was spared the ravages of attackers who destroyed other Scottish worship centers. Altered in the 15th century and restored several times in the ... More on Frommers

Surrounded by fields and within earshot of the Leny River, the Lade was built as a teahouse, then converted after World War II to a pub and restaurant. The local favorite attracts residents from the surrounding farmlands, as well ... More on Frommers