Visitor attractions in Stirling
 

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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park. Drive through our wild animal reserves and see rhinos (inc. baby Muzumba), giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers, bears, zebra, bison and much more. Enjoy our sea-lion shows and birds of prey displays. Take a boat trip to visit our chimps on their island. Restaurant, café, picnic and barbecue areas. Disabled access and parenting facilities. Open 10am - 5.30pm, 21 Mar - 2 Nov 2009.  Adult  £11.00, Children (3-14 yrs incl.)/Seniors/Special Needs/Carers (with ID) £7.50.  Under 3's free. 4 mls from Stirling on A84 T: 01786 841456 www.blairdrummond.com

The National Wallace Monument - a world famous landmark and the high point of your visit to Stirling.  Set in a stunning location, and packed with fascinating exhibits and displays, The Monument is where you can come face to face with the martyr and patriot Sir William Wallace, listen in on his trial, and see his magnificent battle sword.  Visit the Hall of Heroes, trace the story of Building The Monument, and have your camera ready when you reach The Crown - the views are amazing! Free parking, complimentary mini-bus shuttle service to/from The Monument, Audio Tour, Woodland Walks and Nature Trails, Picnic Area, Souvenir and Gift Shops.  NEW - Legends Coffee House, with magnificent views of The Abbey Craig. Open every day for snacks, refreshments, and light meals.  Open all year (closed Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year's day). Tel:01786 472140 www.nationalwallacemonument.com  
Abbey Craig, Stirling. (Map Grid Ref: C1)
 

Bannockburn. Site of Scotland’s great victory. Here, Robert the Bruce defeated the might of Edward II in 1314 - the greatest step in Scotland’s battle for independence. Exhibition on Robert the Bruce (1286-1329) and Battle of Bannockburn. Site Open all year. Heritage Centre & shop: 2 March to 31 Oct, daily 10-5.  Grounds: all year, daily until dusk.  On A872, 2 mls S. of Stirling. Tel: 0844 4932139.

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum for the history and culture of Stirling. Treasures include the world’s oldest football. Children’s activities, shop and café for lunches and light snacks. Ailie’s (biodiversity) Garden and picnic area. Open Tues to Sat 10.30 to 5pm, Sun 2 to 5pm. Free admission & parking. www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk Dumbarton Rd, 100 metres past Albert Hall.    Tel: 01786 471917 (Map Grid Ref:A3)

The Harold and Frank Barnwell Memorial: Causewayhead sits under the shadow of the Wallace Monument and has a long and interesting history. It was here that Harold and Frank Barnwell (Pioneering Aviators) established their engineering factory in 1907 and made their first flight in 1910. Mainly a residential area, close proximity to Stirling University and the main routes North and East. It is a pleasant stop in any tourist itinerary. It also has a splendid play park with adjacent shops and restaurant. (Map Ref: C1)

Colonel Sir David Stirling, DSO, OBE - founder of the Special Air Service Regiment, 1941. Raised here in Scot-land, this 6ft 5in maverick designed the plan for L-Detach-ment, SAS Brigade. By tricking his way into seeing commander-in-chief General Auchinleck, he won approval. Working behind enemy lines, L-Detachment was so successful that Hitler ordered members killed on capture. His ethos of the pursuit of excellence, self-discipline, humility and humour is the hallmark of the present day SAS. Two miles down B824 to Doune, from A9/M9 roundabout.
 

The Royal Burgh of Culross was a thriving community in the 16th and 17th C with mines, iron works and salt panning. Today it is a unique time capsule of a 17th C Scottish town, with cobbled streets, harled houses and pantiled roofs. Open: Palace, Study, Town House & Bessie Bar Tearoom: Good Friday to 30 Sept, Thurs-Mon, 12-5pm; Closed Tues/Wed (Jun-Aug, open daily) Tel:01383 880359 Off the A985, 4mls from Kincardine Bridge.

Dollar Museum has fascinating local history displays on the village of Dollar and of Dollar Academy, a recreated old-fashioned kitchen and a superb collection of photographs of the old Devon Valley Railway. Children’s corner and quizzes. Open Easter to Christmas, Sat 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm, Sun 2pm to 4.30pm. Free admission, donations welcome. Situated in the village of Dollar on the way to Dollar Glen and Castle Campbell. Dollar Museum's web site
Tel: 01259 742895
 

Stirling Old Bridge was constructed sometime around 1500. The bridge was the lowest crossing point over the River Forth, all armies going north or south had to cross here. It was also the point where custom duties were levied on goods for market as they entered the burgh. The customs man sat in a little roofed booth situated halfway across the bridge; today this is marked by a recess. (Map Grid Ref: C1)
 

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