Stirling Old Town Tour

The city of Robert the Bruce, the home of kings and queens alike, and the gateway to the highlands. Join us to explore the city of Stirling.

Tour Details

We'll meet at 11 am on St John Street ready to start our tour of the old town.

Our first stop will be at the famous Stirling Castle, an important fortress in Scotland historically and architecturally. Many Scottish kings and queens, including Mary Queen of Scots, have lived and fought within its walls.

Also on the tour we'll visit the Holy Rude Church, where King James VI was crowned in 1567. We will then explore the Stirling Cemetery to learn about influential characters from the city's history.

Next, we will visit the Stirling Old Town Jail. In 1847, the overpopulated Victorian Tolbooth Jail was deemed the worst prison in Britain, leading to the establishment of the Stirling Old Town Jail. This site has been restored, and visitors can learn what life was like for its prisoners. We will explore many other significant sites in Stirling, but participation is required to uncover all the city’s history.

After one and a half hours of exploration, we'll conclude the tour.