A steep climb up the hill got us to the Castle. You don't have to walk, there's a carpark by the gate and a shuttle bus service. Buy tickets in advance and save some money. Trying this on my mobile was problematic and I never managed to get it to work. But the nice lady at the Castle sorted it out for me. The good bits, all of the buildings are impressive. The views from the terraces outside even more so. The interiors are spectacular with ornate carvings and wonderful wall decorations. See the restored kitchens and the reconstruction of the interior. It's obvious that a great deal of effort has been made to present a good visitor experience. One of the best bits was a couple of ladies roleplaying different people from history. More of this could be a great thing. Well worth a visit.

Absolutely stunning castle. We'll preserve and very good historical information presented clearly. I didn't get the audio tour and I think that was a good choice. Though I'm sure they provide good information. Wasn't so crowded you couldn't see what you wanted as long as you avoided the huge bus tours. Have I mentioned it was beautiful? It truly was. Very memorable.

Honestly we did not have great expectations going in, especially because of the pricey admission... Yet we were so pleasantly surprised! What a beautiful castle. We got in at 1pm thinking we'd stay there a couple of hours, and in the end, they had to kick us out because they were closing for the day. Special mention to our wonderful tour guide, who made the afternoon so enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend

Decided to stop by this Castle just before going to the seal beach which is about 10 min south. Nice little hike up to the castle with breathtaking views from the cliffs and the ocean. The hike does get a little muddy so be careful on the walk up but there is also lots a large rocks and pebbles to help with the terrain. It’s an old empty castle that you can walk in and around. Just follow the path from the car park it does take about 8-10 min of walking to get there.

Overall this castle visit was an amazing experience. From friendly staff to live actors, it was very immersive. I highly recommend a visit. We were quite disappointed that we weren't allowed in the car park because we have a short wheel Base van which is about 5.5 metres- even though our van is shorter than a range rover and there were also other vans in there.

Stirling Castle's carpark more than enough spaces. Very reasonable prices for entry. Here we have close to 1000 years of history, surrounded by stunning scenery. There are interactive learning rooms within the castle. Exploring the whole castle will take some time, and well worth the effort. The scenery from the Castle is amazing, even on this rainy day. Will you be able to spot Sir William Wallace's monument? So get yourself here and enjoy what Stirling castle has to offer, you won't be disappointed.

Stirling Castle On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Robert and I decided to visit Stirling Castle. We had chosen to spend a week in Scotland while our son, Kiro, was settling into his university accommodation at Stirling University. We love sightseeing, so we rented bikes and rode up to the castle. We had read a little about its history, but honestly, we weren’t overthinking our expectations. What we saw was absolutely incredible. Please make sure you allow plenty of time to visit this fantastic place. We spent about three hours there, and only left because it closed at 6 pm, but honestly, you need as much time as possible to enjoy this wonderfully preserved castle. There is so much to see and even more to hear. We were fortunate enough to join a castle guide who led us around and shared the history with so much humour and detail. His strong Scottish accent kept us all entertained, it was both funny and informative. The lady standing next to me, who was from Chile, admitted she didn’t understand a word but said she was enjoying herself nonetheless! So thank you to the lovely guide (whose name I unfortunately can’t remember) and to the rest of the staff at Stirling Castle, who were professional, organised, and welcoming, even with the crowds of visitors. The views from the castle are immaculate and breathtaking, and the gardens are also beautiful. Sadly, it was raining on the day we visited, so we couldn’t fully enjoy the gardens but even so, it was still a truly memorable day. This castle is a treasure, immaculate, full of history, and so worth the visit.

This place became my husband and my favorite place. The authenticity of this place was captivating! Food was delicious, great price, lots of drink options, inside and outside seating. The staff was friendly, inviting, and very welcoming! We ended many of our nights with a drink here either in the restaurant, the outside patio and in a charming little space with couches that was very quiet and private. Highly recommend if you want to truly interact with locals.

Wonderful pub meal! We had the steak and ale pie and the highland chicken stuffed with haggis. Both delicious and ample portions. Great service.

We went just for eating: The location is great just outside the Stirling castle parking area. The interior is cosy and neat, with a nice, comfortable hearth, I want to say despite burning coal. The service is what you could expect, kind and simple. The drinks are rather pricey, even with the cappuccino being large and the tea being two small portions in one. Clean presentation, though, and the cappuccino was good, as well as the tea, being the standard Scottish blend. The food is where it goes bad. We went for some of the cheaper options as the menu is quite expensive overall, especially if you just want to have lunch. Even if it's nice that there are some cheaper, normal-priced options, it feels like being ripped off.... The steak pie is NOT a steak pie. It is a bowl of beef stew with a bit of pastry on top. I am aware this happens in other places too, and that it is easier for them, but it is just wrong to call that a pie. The pastry was a bit tough on the bottom making it hard to eat without pressing the stew out of the bowl. The beef stew was so overcooked it resembled something like dog food, despite tasting alright. There was no vegetables in it or anything though, just beef and sauce, rather one-dimensional, not a great taste. The carrots and peas were clearly from a jar or can. The peas were dry and the skin was tough, as if it had been standing for a while, or had been microwaved. The carrots were boiled I assume, whereas microwaving them would have been nicer, because now what little taste they had in the jar was replaced by water. Just tasteless and low effort, done cheap but still £14.50. The macaroni cheese looked nice, even tasted as though it was supposed to be fancy, with a distinct ricotta flavour in the sauce. But it was almost as if the sauce had more texture than the macaroni, being completely overcooked to the point of almost being mush. The ricotta in the sauce was also the only taste it had, the cheese on top barely tasting like anything. The thin slice of tomato that had dried out from roasting had the most flavour of anything in both dishes. The only redeeming factor with both dishes was that the chips were actually great. If the rest was like that too, it would have been a 4.5-5 star review. Cannot speak for the entire menu, of course, but the obvious signs of microwave use and low effort do not make me want to revisit next time we visit the castle or Stirling. I feel reluctant to be so harsh, as the staff was nice, but this is accurate with the quality of the food, nothing personal.

Excellent food served by kind people. The ambient is beautiful and the traditional dishes are very tasty. I really loved the experience! I recommend the place to you all.🫶

We only ate at the restaurant and the food was fantastic. Comes out hot and tasty. Order the steak pie 🥧 Try the Haggis ask if they can serve it with mashed potatoes and Drambruie sauce.

Great pub, good atmoshere, and tasty chips. The barladies are also very friendly. Furthermore, the building is beautiful and well placed. A worthy stopping point on your way up to the castle.

Posted online as dog friendly but it's not. Dogs are only allowed in the courtyard outside. Not great with the Scottish weather. Otherwise it's a nice bar with a friendly atmosphere. Won't be going back tho.

Lovely little bridge to walk across and learn a little bit about Stirling's history. Great views too.

We were walking from The National Wallace Monument to City Center. This is historic bridge and beautiful.

Lovely old bridge, loved its cobbled walkway and very picturesque, can see Stirling castle and Wallace Monument, people friendly too

A stone bridge where William Wallace fought a major battle against the Engilsh. The original was made of wood and was burned down.

Nice to spend some time and enjoy the serenity around this historic bridge

Nice walk and a good vantage point to view the bridge. It would have been good if there was more information about the bridge and the history there

A walk to the Old Bridge of Stirling from city center is about 1 and a half miles. The Old Bridge is a beautiful site. Especially on a clear day it is a pleasure to walk down to that area. At this point the Forth river widens and provides a great vista. The best part is a network of unerpasses meant fir cycling, walking; for Old people and scootering for children. It avoids all car traffic and gives access to some of the best parts of town. The river is beautiful at this spot. The Bridge gives lovely views of the city and of both Wallace Monument and the Stirling castle both on opposite sides of the city atop two hills. It makes such a lovely walk. On your way back take the underpass to the riverside and walk along the river. In summer you can pick some black berries and raspberries. In summer Stirling is in full bloom. The meadows across the river are a sight to watch with Wallace Monument in the background.

Always been a great shopping centre although after lockdown it's lost most of the best shops and they have been replaced by what can only be described as similar to a jumble sale. Its clean and easy to navigate and good covid rules in place. Needs better quality shops. You can learn to play our nation anthem however.

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Used the Arcade to get from Murray Place across from McDonald's up to Wee Wolf Bistro at top of King Street. Some lovely baby and wedding shops but been there done that. Lol. Lovely Arcade tho but wish was more cafes and pubs in it so was perhaps more popular with people. Sad to see it so empty tbh 😕

Lots of abandoned units. A shame, as it would be a nice place for small, independent businesses.

I believe this is the oldest shopping arcade in Scotland. Not much in it just now but J's gems is well worth a visit

The Stirling Arcade has long been an important feature in the city centre due to its prominent location right in the heart of the old town. It stretches from Murray Place (near the railway station) to King Street at the foot of the Castle Rock. Throughout its long history the building has had a variety of different names including the Stirling Arcade, Alhambra Arcade and Crawford Arcade. The Arcade recently benefited from an extensive renovation and redecoration programme, the result of which is a unique shopping environment where stunning architectural features and traditional values meet contemporary retail and business units.

Lovely place to shop, fab little Christmas Market. Enjoyable day. Thanks to Betty in the mobility shop for all her help.

Tried the Apple Almond Tart and a coconut milk latte at Vera Artisan Bakery both were fantastic. The tart was rich yet light, with exquisite flavor. The latte was smooth, well brewed, and topped with beautiful latte art. A lovely spot in Stirling that I’d love to visit again!

Cute little place on King Street. Tons of cafes up and down the street but this one caught our eye since it looked better kept than others. Quiet and laidback atmosphere but the service is prompt and courteous. The eggs on sourdough is what appealed to us. The coffee is also excellent. We sat by the front window facing the street and people watched as well. Lots of happy pups and kids on King street this time of the year.

Great first visit to Vera on a Saturday afternoon. It was packed, but I was able to get seated immediately. Lots of servers, so wasn't waiting long. I was served by Megan who was very cheery, helpful, and patient, even though I was being painfully indecisive. Potato and leek soup was very hearty and nice, and the bakewell slice was lovely (and large!). Came alone today, but would gladly visit again with friends/family.

Had some wonderful cakes during our visit. All of them, including the vegan ones were proper tasty. The cappuccino too was nice. The service was ela highpoint and deserves extra praise. The cafe is pretty popular and might be difficult to get a table if you are coming in at peak hours.

The best bakery in town! The stuff is lovely and the products are good quality. I went with a friend and we enjoyed coffee and cinnamon roll, red velvet cookie and almond croissant 😍😍😍. We also bought some bread which was lovely with some cheese. I really recommend the place to have a "coffee break" or to take away. 07/06/2025 I was at Stirling againg and I decided to try the new "Korean sandwich". Really good. Friendly waiters and a good moment. (Last picture)

We go there to pick up the delicious bread they sell there. This time we had brunch. The Turkish egg were absolutely delicious, the Egg royal was delicious too. We loved the matcha shakes as well. The staff are so friendly and attentive. We will be back🫓🫓😄

Beautiful fresh baked goods, a touch too sweet. Came here for a cheeky afternoon tea and came away very impressed. I had cinnamon swirl and hot chocolate, wife had tea and scone. Cinnamon swirl was really tasty, you can taste the difference that it's freshly baked. I found it a touch too sweet - as in a little bit of heart burn afterwards, that sweet. Maybe I'm just getting old, but that's how it was. Wife also commented on how fresh and fluffy the scone was. We also bought a loaf of sourdough which I used for sandwiches. They were bangin! second visit: had the full cooked breakfast which was very good, all the usual trimmings, was excellent. Ketchup etc was served in those little sachets, would have preferred a proper bottle of it, but over a good experience. 8/10

While walking around Stirling, we noticed this place advertising "Live Scottish music" so we went back in the evening. It was like an Irish session - lots of musicians playing traditional tunes, some with acapella singing, others just instrumental. We grabbed a pint of cider for £4 and sat down. There was no room in the back where the musicians were, but we grabbed a table in the front. It's a cozy place, but my wife (who has a stronger sense of smell) noted that the place had an unpleasant stale odor to it - a lovely combination of sweat, beer, and years of smoke.

The other day we got caught in the rain and stumbled in the Settle inn, Got a quick pint. The lady who was running it the other day was one the most friendliest person I’ve ever met. Offered to put my coat by the fire because it was wet. Offered dry cloths and an umbrella. This was true Scottish highland hospitality Thank you. help support this amazing local Pub.

A little gem, was here every night over for few days stay in Stirling. Good pints, very reasonably priced, great service(Kerry was so friendly and welcoming), very friendly customers. Loved the Monday night with the music. Departure lounge had some view!

Love it. This is one of the cosiest and warmest pub I've visited in recent times. Absolutely fantastic welcome by the elderly gentleman behind the bar. Peaceful and absolutely quaint looking. There's a fireplace which gives an even warmer feel to the place. Fresh beers and great service. If I visit Stirling in future, there's no way I'm missing being here again.

A superb pub in Stirling, also the oldest. Always a friendly welcome from Leslie & Co. £1 for 3 songs on the jukebox and lots of cask ales on tap. Highly recommended.

Went their several times when I was in Stirling. Nice friendly warm atmosphere, good range of drinks and helpful staff! Wednesday night is Scottish Folk Music night- perfect venue for a great night.

Amazing experience! Wednesday night folk music was one of the best experiences of my life. Extremely talented people in a fantastic venue.

This McDonald's is one of the better ones, it's faster than a lot, they are always busy without being mobbed. The burgers taste the same as they do everywhere. One issue today was that my daughter wanted a hot chocolate and they gave her a coffee. She's 12 so not a fan of coffee but reacted well in the circumstances. Inside it was very clean as well. I always think McDonald's is hard to rate as you know what you are getting, although like I said it's one of the better ones.

Recently came here for lunch. Located right near the Stirling Castle which is the town's main attraction. Food was fresh, service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Loved the service! The manager and staff were very friendly and the fish filet definitely tasted better than in America. Dine in! There is outside seating for a sunny day. ☀️

Occasionally I like to treat myself with some good old-fashioned McDonald’s. So I decided to try the MCPlant and I totally lovein it. “ delicious “ This particular McDonald’s was nice and quiet at this time. ,In terms of service it was Fast. Tables were clean and the toilets well looked after .

Ordered an ice cream at 10:45pm. Manager served me, gave me order number and then proceeded to wander around talking to the other girls who are all standing about talking. 4 of them doing absolutely nothing. Only one other person waiting at the till who waited ten minutes to be served whilst one of the staff had their back to the customer and she continued to slowly clean the counter. Then after 15 minutes of waiting for a mcflurry, one of the girls asked another one to make it. She did and then she held it in her hand whilst talking for another 5 minutes. Absolute joke! Haven't they heard of prioritizing orders before talking? The manager could have made the mcflurry within 2 minutes but nope! She's too good to be doing that.

Good parking. I was there on a busy day and still got the food pretty fast and there was plenty of seats. Didn't feel crowded or too noisy.

They didnt deliver the hashbrown and when called them they said there is nothing they can do. Hashbrown was the main breakfast item and after paying more than £20 for this they were not even willing to facilitate. This is very poor service. Also the porridge was poor quality and completed expired. This is unacceptable.