Stirling Luxury Private Day Tour with Scottish Local
Your Stirling Private Day Tour takes in the Gateway to the Scottish Highlands, using a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and a local Driver with years of Scottish experience.
Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions that Stirling the Gateway to the Highlands have to offer, with no waiting for other passengers.
With Door to Door service from Glasgow or Greenock Cruise Terminal, complimentary Bottled Water and Wi-Fi Access you truly are getting that First Class experience.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade Upper Castle Hill, Old Town, Stirling FK8 1EJ Scotland
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most historically important sites, and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart Kings and Queens.
Knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked to Stirling Castle to revel in its grandeur with its superb sculptures and beautiful gardens.
It was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations from christenings to coronations.
Today you can meet the costumed characters in the roles of bodyguards, court officials, maids of honour and servants who will welcome you into 16th century life.
Families can have fun in the palace vaults where children can try out activities such as dressing in period costume and playing medieval instruments.
Don’t miss a guided tour with knowledgeable staff who will bring the castle’s infamous characters and history to life in great detail.
Other highlights include the Great Hall, Chapel Royal, Regimental Museum, Great Kitchens, Tapestry Studio and the nearby Argyll’s Lodging.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Stirling Bridge, Bridgehaugh Road, Stirling Scotland
Heading out of Stirling to The National Wallace Monument you will pass Stirling Old Bridge.
Although the original timber bridge from the famous 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge no longer exists, Stirling Old Bridge stands just downstream.
Steeped in history, Old Stirling Bridge was built in the late 1400s or early 1500s by Murdoch, Duke of Albany.
One of its arches was blown up by General Blackney in 1745 in an attempt to prevent Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Highlanders from crossing the River Forth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Wallace Monument, Hillfoots Road Abbey Craig, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
A national landmark, where visitors discover the life and legacy of the patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace.
See Wallace’s legendary battle-sword – the centerpiece of the magnificent Hall of Heroes, and enjoy panoramic views from the Crown.
One of the most distinctive landmarks on the Stirling skyline – The National Wallace Monument commemorates the Scottish patriot and martyr who triumphed over King Edward’s army at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.
As you climb the 246 steps towards the crown of the famous tower, each level tells the story of Scotland’s National Hero, and shows how his part in the history of Scotland has been recognised through the generations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Westerton Arms, Bridge of Allan, Stirling FK9 4HR, UK
Lunch Stop | Westeron Arms
The Westerton Arms is a family run pub and restaurant in the heart of Bridge of Allan which lies in the shadow of The Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and Stirling Bridge.
Offering everything you would expect from a traditional Scottish pub, friendly faces and service along with wood burning stoves for the cold days and outside areas for the sunny ones.
The restaurant is renowned locally for good food, using local suppliers and produce where possible and only scotch beef, lamb and pork with fresh fish and vegetables delivered daily.
Additionally, their bar boasts a great selection of drinks including Cask Ales, Scottish Beers, Wines, Spirits and Malts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stirling Distillery, 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN Scotland
Stirling Gin was founded in October 2015.
Situated at the foot of Stirling’s beautiful Castle in the Old Smiddy, the distillery building has existed since 1888 and began life as a church temperance hall.
From its humble roots, Stirling Distillery now produces a variety of spirits from gin to liqueurs and and has been distilling the city’s first whisky since October 2023.
Stirling Distillery operates informative guided experiences which cater for gin and whisky enthusiasts, and offers gin-making classes where visitors can experiment with botanicals and make their own gin.
All of their experiences include a walk through Stirling’s dark and dramatic history, the transformation of the building, an in-depth look at distilling and a complete tasting session.
The distillery gift shop sells all the products made on-site. The team is passionate about every aspect of Stirling Distillery and are delighted to welcome each and every visitor through the door.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Battle of Bannockburn Experience, The Battle of Bannockburn Centre Glasgow Road Whins of Milton, Stirling FK7 0LJ Scotland
Alternative to Stirling Distillery
Prepare for battle at The Battle of Bannockburn experience, putting you at the heart of the action with cutting-edge 3D technology.
Come and experience medieval combat like never before and discover more about this crucial event in Scottish history.
Take command of your own virtual battlefield to try and re-create the battle, and then witness Bruce’s decisive victory, against all odds.
Interact with medieval warriors, pages, archers and knights on either side of the conflict as they reveal how they became involved in the battle.
Outside, follow in the footsteps of Robert the Bruce in our memorial park and see the spot where he raised his royal standard.
Admire the battleground and restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce, cast in shimmering bronze.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Kelpies & The Helix, 4 Stadium Way The Helix, Falkirk FK2 9EE Scotland
The worlds largest equine sculptures.
Located on the Forth & Clyde Canal, standing at 100ft tall, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering.
The works of art, created by artist Andy Scott, have become iconic on the landscape after being modelled on icons of times gone by Clydesdale horses Duke & Baron.
The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of Falkirk.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Glasgow Intl Airport, Paisley PA3 2SW Scotland
Ports- Glasgow Cruise Terminal - Greenock
- Cruise Terminal, 2 Campbell St, Greenock PA16 8BW, UK
- Cruise Terminal - Passenger Entrance, 1 Patrick St, Greenock PA16 8UT, UK
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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