The Old Town of Stirling -1000 years of history in a square mile!

Come and discover Scotland's heart with an STGA guided tour!

At the crossroads of Scotland, where the Highlands and Lowlands meet, Stirling retains a rich heritage from its fascinating past. One of Scotland's best-preserved medieval cities, its castle looks down on battlefields whose names resonate across the centuries. Stirling's Old Town, with its Royal castle, Renaissance palaces, town houses and cobbled market streets, mediaeval churches and city walls, stands witness to its turbulent history, still alive with the stories and legends of the people who lived there.

Discover the places!

• The church where a baby was crowned the King of Scots
• The Renaissance mansion of a Highland Clan
• The graveyard where the ladies of the court cheered on their knights
• The Tolbooth, where an 83-year-old was hanged for a crime of passion
• The unicorn with a pet name...

Meet the people, learn their stories!

• William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, whose victories shaped Scotland's destiny
• Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley and a Royal scandal
• Robert Spittal and the scissors that made a fortune
• Damien, Scotland's first Flying Doctor
• Auld Staneybreeks and his midnight dance

 To book your walking tour in Stirling led by an STGA BLUE BADGE GUIDE

• Call the STGA booking service on 01786 451 953 or email  bookings@stga.co.uk
  

Bookings for large groups or language tours must be booked in advance strictly through the STGA booking service. To book a guide for your Stirling Walk, please contact Dot on 01786 451 953 or email her at bookings@stga.co.uk