Stirling in general Reviews

I lived, worked and socialized in Stirling for many years and have a particular fondness for the city. Stirling is located in Central Scotland, almost halfway between its better knows cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Road and rail links are excellent for travelling in any direction. Airports at Glasgow and Edinburgh are each within an ...  Read the complete review

There is a joke that Stirling taxi drivers love to play on their customers. As you are driving along they’ll suddenly shout “Look! It’s Mel Gibson!” And they’ll chuckle away to themselves as you peer out of the windows with a puzzled expression on your face looking for the handsome Aussie, until you realise they are pointing at the Wallace ...  Read the complete review

Stirling isn't all that well-known to English tourists - no-one I know has been there, and we met none while we were around the place. This is a shame (or maybe not, depending on how locals feel about an influx of we non-Scots) as Stirling is a lovely place. For one thing, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond are but a short drive away and ...  Read the complete review

Stirling is a great base for exploring Scotland as it is in the middle of the central belt. It also makes for a good day trip destination. If you are interested in history especially 'Braveheart' then there is plenty to interest you here. Stirling castle gets better every time I visit as they keep doing up more parts. ...  Read the complete review

Stirling is probably Scotlands most historical town. It is the sight of the battle of Stirling bridge and the battle of Bannockburn and was also the favourite residence of the Stewarts. When you approach Stirling your heart goes out to it, the jagged volcanic cliff faces which feature the Wallace memorial and Stirling castle all set onto an ...  Read the complete review