Explore the medieval magic of Stirling on this three-hour walking tour of the old town and castle with an expert private guide, where you will discover the beautiful old town of Stirling and historic Stirling Castle.
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With its beautiful medieval architecture and the magnificently imposing castle built onto a vast, craggy hill overlooking the surrounding area of the Scottish lowlands and highlands, Stirling played a central role in the Wars for Scottish Independence from 1296 – 1346. Stirling was the key to Scotland and changed hands several times.
Wander through the medieval old town, learning about daily life in those times, as well as enjoying the very modern vibrancy of this university city.
Then head up to the castle (your entrance tickets are included) to explore this stronghold of Scottish royal history. The castle, built into a towering volcanic rock is an imposing fortress. It overlooks two famous battlegrounds where William Wallace led the Scots to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, as well as Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce was victorious in 1314. You'll also be able to see the Wallace Monument.
Step back in time as you explore the Great Hall and Royal Apartments - restored to their Renaissance splendour, and immerse yourself in the lives and intrigues of the kings and queens of Scotland.
Originally created as a sold-out Halloween special event, explore the darker side of Stirling's past on this fascinating and often spine-chilling tour of the medieval city's nooks and crannies, outside the castle, and cemetery.
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Stirling is an epic medieval city overlooked by its famously imposing castle, built onto a towering volcanic cliff. Stirling was known as the "key to Scotland" during the Wars for Scottish Independence and is famous for the decisive Scottish victories at Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn - led by the legendary heroic leaders, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. But this tour explores the darker side of Stirling!
On this tour, you'll hear spooky tales of the graverobbers in the gothic Hude Cemetery and eerie stories of the Plague; you'll learn about the grim conditions in the jail - as well as its many ghost stories. You'll hear all about the witch trials in Scotland - and what happened right here in Stirling, as well as the haunted history of the castle.
Graverobbers, ghosts, witches, and unsolved murders - this tour has it all!
Explore the beautiful city of Stirling with its charming medieval streets, overlooked by the magnificently craggy castle, with an expert local private guide followed by a premium gin tasting in Stirling Distillery.
On your private tour, you will:
This is a wonderful way to explore the iconic Scottish city of Stirling. Famous for being a medieval stronghold - the "key" to Scotland during the Scottish Wars of Independence from the English, it was also the Renaissance home of the Scottish royals in the 16th century.
Enjoy Stirling's gothic architecture and rugged castle, and surrounding views of the breathtaking Scottish countryside. Learn about the many famous Scottish heroes that have made their mark on Stirling - from Robert the Bruce and William Wallace to the ill-fated Mary Queen of Scots. Learn about medieval life in the marketplace and the darker stories of the Stirling graverobbers!
End your tour with a relaxing and enjoyable premium gin tasting at Stirling's only, family-run gin distillery! Please note you can choose a flight of whisky if you prefer.
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