Stirling Castle (Great Hall, Royal Apartments)
(3.4 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. More...(wikipedia).

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Wallace Monument
(1 mile from Stirling Court Hotel)

Standing tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, and overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.

This is a place where history is something you can touch and feel, as you follow the story of Sir William Wallace, patriot, martyr and Guardian of Scotland.

For over 140 years, this world-famous landmark has fascinated visitors with its exhibits and displays, telling the story of Sir William Wallace. Make The National Wallace Monument the high point of your visit to Stirling. More...(wikipedia).

Wallace Monument website.

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Stirling Bridge and Causewayheid
(2.1 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

The Battle of Stirling Bridge is significant as one of the most prominent Scottish victories of the Wars of Independence. It is the high point of the campaign of William Wallace and Andrew Moray on behalf of the exiled John Balliol, and leads to Wallace's appointment as Guardian of the Realm of Scotland. It also holds a prominent cultural legacy, both in its connection to Wallace and in the wider legacy of the Wars of Independence within Scotland. Finally, the heavy nature of their defeat is an immense shock to the English, and Edward I himself returns to Scotland the following year in another attempt to crush the Scot's resistance. More...(wikipedia).

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Doune Castle
(6.5 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

The formidable Doune Castle was built for the Regent Albany. The striking keep-gatehouse combines domestic quarters including the splendid Lord's Hall with its carved oak screen, musicians' gallery and double fireplace. This was used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

As well as being heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Doune Castle was also used for the castle known as Winterfell in the pilot of the award winning TV series Game of Thrones as well as Castle Leoch in Outlander.

Find out how grand banquets were prepared in the kitchen servery, and enjoy stunning views of the River Teith and Ben Lomond from the battlements. More...(wikipedia)

Doune Castle website.

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Falkirk Wheel
(14.6 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The lift is named after the nearby town of Falkirk in central Scotland. More...(Wikipedia)

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The Kelpies
(17.6 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland. More...(wikipedia)

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Linlithgow Palace
(22.1 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. More...(wikipedia).

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Edinburgh City
(39.9 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

Visit Edinburgh, Scotland's capital and second largest city. Home to the University of Edinburgh, this city was once one of the major centers of the Enlightenment and earned the nickname "Athens of the North." While in Scotland you may visit Edinburgh's Castle and
relive Edinburgh's dark past. Greyfriar's Bobby near Edinburgh Castle. More...(wikipedia)

Edinburgh City website

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Glasgow City
(30 miles from Stirling Court Hotel)

Glasgow, Scotland's most populous city, is located along the River Clyde. It is well known for its friendly residents, latest fashions, local music scene and beautiful parks. With its impressive Victorian buildings, vibrant theatre life and array of restaurants, there is a lot to see and do. More...(wikipedia)

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