Stirling stands among the largest cities in Scotland. Spanning an area of 16.7 km\u00b2, this historic city is home to nearly 45,000 residents. It’s located roughly 50 km from the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and has played a significant role in Scotland’s history. Indeed, it’s been the site of numerous battles between the English and the Scots. Stirling also serves as the crossroads for most roads traversing the region, and it’s particularly noted for its bucolic landscape and various historical landmarks, such as the famous Stirling Castle and the Holy Rood Church, to name a couple. Hence, Stirling brims with numerous places to visit. To help you navigate, here’s a little selection we’ve put together for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Hop on the train!<\/strong> If the thought of renting a car and driving on the left side of the road puts you off, be aware that many destinations (including Stirling) can be reached quickly from Edinburgh. We’ll tell you everything in our article<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we start our list of must-do things in Stirling, here are a few tips for your upcoming trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve watched the movie Braveheart<\/em>, starring Mel Gibson. Indeed, its bridge was the setting for the Battle of Stirling that saw William Wallace’s Scots pitted against the English in 1297. Further south, the Battle of Bannockburn took place in 1314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stirling is located to the northwest of Edinburgh, and whether by train or by road, it takes about an hour to get there. If you’re not comfortable driving on the left side of the road, we recommend getting there by train. You won’t lack for trains: they depart every half an hour from Edinburgh’s train station, sometimes even more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re looking to take a break in Stirling, the hotel offering is quite rich. There are traditional hotels like the Golden Lion Hotel<\/a><\/strong>. Traditional, or should we say historical, since the Scottish poet Robert Burns penned a poem there. The establishment is located not far from Stirling Castle and offers very modern rooms in a warm setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want a real slice of history, then you might prefer the Hotel Colessio<\/a><\/strong>, nestled in an original Victorian building that’s been renovated and located right in the heart of the city centre. Rest assured, the interior is very contemporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f What you need to know before your trip to Stirling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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