This is one of the most celebrated beauty spots in Britain. It is situated near Loch Lomond in Scotland. The area is a must see on any tours of Scotland. In fact, the Trossachs is a large forest park. It is an area of wooded glens, forested braes, and...
This is a small town near Stirling which is a good stop on any tours of Scotland. We visit when we have clients staying at the wonderful Cromlix Hotel (owned by the tennis player Andy Murray). That is a superb hotel and we strongly recommend it. Dunblane is...
This is a real hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. Kingshouse is a hamlet in the Stirling area and sits at the head of Loch Lubnaig. Nearby is Balquidder which is the burial place of the famous Rob Roy MacGregor. Rob Roy was a famous Scottish outlaw...
This is a sentinel rock that sits in the Firth of Clyde. If you are on tours of Scotland you will see it off the West coast. If you are near Girvan it is clearly visible. Ailsa Craig is in fact a large volcanic core over 1,000 feet...
This small town was once famous for the manufacture of pistols. The trade began in 1645 by Robert Caddell. But the castle is what is worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. It is one of the best-preserved Medieval castles in Scotland. It dates from the 14t Century. The castle...
This hill is strewn with boulders and trees but should not be missed on tours of Scotland. Because this is where the impressive William Wallace monument stands. It is close to Stirling, and the hill stands at 362 feet with the monument a further over 220 feet...
A few miles of east of the Glencoe proper is the base station for the Glencoe Mountain Resort where commercial skiing in Scotland first began back in 1956. The Lodge Café Bar has comfy sofas where you can soak up the view through the floor-to-ceiling...
Stirling is one of those regions central Scotland specialises in. it provides a taste of both lowlands and Highlands; has a staggering share of landmark battlegrounds; is peppered with castles and tales of legendary figures; and contains a slice of natural beauty that will literally...
Clackmannanshire Inviting Clackmannanshire has some great attractions that are worth a detour if you’re in the Stirling region. The tiny district is a top spot for day trips from the city of Stirling. Dollar About 11 miles east of Stirling, in the lower Ochil Hills, is the charming...