Attractions in Stirling and the Forth Valley

Stirling and the Forth Valley has a wealth of nationally important visitor attractions where events helped to shape Scotland's own history and independence. We have divided these up in to several sections to you can browse through the pages and see what you would like to do and visit while you are in the Stirling area.

Visitor Attractions in and around Stirling.  Here you will find attractions such as the National Wallace monument of Braveheart film fame to Bannockburn the vital battle that eventually won Scotland its independence from England in the 14th Century and much much more.

Castles and churches As Stirling and the forth Valley was a crucial area for anyone who wanted to control Scotland, there are many castles, fortifications churches of considerable history and age, including a church a Scottish King helped to build.

Dunblane, the Cathedral town was once the centre of Scotland's religion and a very important place. Today it is a very much a quiet back water but still dominated by its Cathedral. We have put together a short historic trail of the town to help you get the most from your visit. 

Historic attractions Here you will learn much of the area's past from battles to beheading stones. Stirling's ancient harbour once one of eh most important in Scotland is hardly believable today if you visit its location on the River Forth.

Enjoy the many attractions on offer.

Acommodation / Attractions / Free guides with maps / Day trips / Eating out / Maps / Shops / Sport and leisure / Table of contents / Transport information