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My best Stirling, Scotland recs
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items Visiting Stirling, Scotland?? Here are my top recs as someone who lives in this lovely city! It may be small, but it’s a must-see stop to add to your Scotland itinerary!
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I’m not just saying this, but Stirling Castle is my favourite in all of Scotland! The castle has been preserved using original techniques to show what it would have looked like when James V had it constructed. It’s only £20, which is significantly ch...
Stirling Castle
For history lovers and Braveheart fans, the Wallace Monument is an iconic stop! There is a lovely cafe at the base of the hill, and you can walk or shuttle to the top where the monument stands. Even from the bottom of the monument the view of Stirlin...
The National Wallace Monument, Stirling
On your way from the city centre to the Wallace Monument, you have to take a walk across the Old Stirling Bridge! It’s a great place for a photo with the Wallace Monument in the back on one side and the Stirling Castle in the background on the other ...
Old Stirling Bridge
This is a hidden gem in Stirling! For £15, you can take a guided tour of the old jail and learn all of the unique history. There are a lot of great photo ops, and it’s very appealing for kids and adults of all ages. The guides do a great job setting ...
Stirling Old Town Jail - Top Rated Visitor Attraction
King James VI of Scotland and I of England was coronated here!! And John Knox preached here! It’s a really amazing experience to walk these historic halls. Tickets are £7.50, but it’s so worth it to see the history and contribute to the preservation ...
Church of the Holy Rude - one of Stirling's top 10 visitor attractions
This is an amazing FREE attraction in Stirling! As someone who loves art galleries, I never get tired of wandering around and admiring the art here.
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
King’s Park is a great place for a picnic or walk during your Stirling trip. It sits just below the castle and isn’t far from the Smith Art Gallery either. It’s free entry and has free street parking.
Kings Park
but first, coffee
Unorthodox might have the best coffee in all of Stirling!! It’s such a cute cafe with places to sit and chat to friends and places to study! There is also a patio out back for nice days! It’s located in the city centre, so it’s very convenient if you...
Unorthodox Roasters, Stirling
The Book Nook is my actual dream as a book lover! It’s such a cute and cozy cafe with lots of great books to purchase or just read. The cafe is a great place to go chat to friends. It does get a little crowded and noisy, so it’s not the best study sp...
The Book Nook Stirling: Home
I LOVE WHITE DOVE! They also have a location right across the street from the Stirling train station, so I almost always go when I’m catching a train. They have a student discount and an early bird discount (ordering before 10AM). The iced coffee is ...
White Dove Coffee Roasters
Chester’s has amazing coffee and tea!! It’s in the city centre and has outdoor seating for nice days! The inside is a little small, so it isn’t great for big groups, but the coffee and tea are worth it! This is a local favourite for sure, so don’t mi...
Chester's Coffee House
eats
This has the best comfort food and the best vibes!! I love going with friends in the evening for dinner and drinks. The menu is reasonably priced, and they even offer a student discount!! As an American, I love finding good American food abroad (and ...
Monterey Jack's Stirling
Bite East is easily the best Chinese restaurant in Stirling! The prices are normal, and the staff is so friendly. It’s in the city centre which is convenient, and there is lots of seating inside.
Bite East, Stirling
Om’s is the best Indian I’ve had in the UK! They have so much variety on their menu, and all of it is so good! It’s a little bit pricier than some other places, but it’s definitely worth it in my opinion. It has a great atmosphere and lots of seating
Om's Indian Delight
The Granary is a great brunch spot! It’s in the city centre and has great coffee and brunch food. It’s a little bit pricier than other cafes, but the food is also much better. Lots of variety on their menu, and it’s a great place to go with friends!
Granary Cafe
For a cheaper breakfast, lunch, or dinner option, Wetherspoons is always good! It’s got a lot of food and drinks variety, and the atmosphere is so fun. There is a lot of seating as there are two floors. There is also outdoor seating available.
The Crossed Peels - J D Wetherspoon