Campsites in Stirlingshire

Stirling is a city based around a large fortress and Medieval old town by the river Forth. It was once the capital of Scotland. The Wallace monument is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling. It commemorates William Wallace. The monument is open to the public and visitors can climb the 246 steps of the spiral staircase to the viewing gallery which provides spectacular views of the Ochil Hills. A number of artefacts believed to belong to Wallace are on display inside the monument. Stirling castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland. The castle sits on Castle hill and is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs. Several Scottish kings and queens have been crowned here including Mary Queen of Scots. The castle is a popular place for tourists. It remains the headquarters of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the regimental museum is located here. Falkirk is a town in Stirlingshire. The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The visitors centre has boat tours that include a passage on the wheel. The Antonine Wall is a stone and turf wall built by the Romans. It spanned 39 miles, but most of the wall has been destroyed over time. Some remains are still visible. Callendar House is a mansion with the grounds of Callendar park. The house has been restored and houses the main museum in Falkirk. Various events are held through the year in the grounds. Bridge of Allan is a spa town and lies on Allan water. The Strathallan games have been held here since 1852. The games attract hundreds of pipe bands and highland dancers. The parish church is known for its internal fittings which were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.