Tour Description:
Nestled in the very heart of Scotland, Stirling is one of its most majestic royal cities but hidden beneath the majesty is a past so turbulent that only the most intrepid of travellers should proceed. Find out why this spectacularly beautiful city nestled between Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish highlands was once one of the most fought over places in Europe. Whether you wish to experience the horrors of the wars of independence through the exploits of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, simply revel in the 500 year old splendour of the Stewart court or perhaps you wish to find out how this area came to give its name to the most powerful currency in the world, this tour has something for everyone.
After meeting your local private tour guide in Stirling we start the tour with a visit to the historic Stirling Castle. In late medieval times Stirling Castle was a favourite residence to the monarch; a place for pleasure and politics, where great banquets were held behind the safety of mighty walls. The Forework Gate is dominated by two towers that project boldly out from the wall. The Great Hall was by far the largest banqueting hall ever built in medieval Scotland. The Outer Defenses were built in 1708 under the order that the Castle be refortified using the latest military ‘know how’. The Palace was built around 1540 the Palace is one of the most remarkable Renaissance buildings in the UK. The Stirling Heads are among the most precious, and priceless, of Renaissance works of art.
Then we will continue with a guided tour of the Stirling's Old Town. Including the Old Town Jail; the city’s famous Victorian prison and a captivating visitor attraction at the heart of the city’s historic quarter. Argyll’s Lodging, a 17th century townhouse situated on the upper approaches to Stirling Castle, its fine architecture marks it out as a property intended for a great nobleman serving the royal court. Also the city walls, Church of the Holly Rude, and if you have a full day to spare we can also visit the Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Heritage Centre.
The tour will be conducted by a local professional guide passionate about his home town of Stirling. What better way to visit this historic city of Scotland then through the eyes of a someone that has lives and breaths the essence of Stirling every day.
DISCOVER THE ROYAL BURGH OF STIRLING!!!
Day by Day Itinerary:
Option 1 (5 hours)
Stirling castle
Argyles Lodgings
Church of the Holly Rude
Old Town Jail
City Walls
Option 2 (4 hours)
Stirling Castle
Old town Jail
City Walls
Option 3 (8 hours)
Stirling Castle
Old town Jail
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Wallace Monument
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