Stirling campsites

As the costumed characters welcome you, you’ll be amazed by the breath-taking scenery and pure majesty of the architectural delight that is Stirling Castle. With vaults, kitchens, gardens and treasure hunts, there is something for everyone at Stirling Castle.

Just beyond the castle walls stands the 17th century Argyll’s Lodging, a first-class standard of townhouse, in fact one of Scotland’s finest. With its period furniture and fine paintings, it’s certainly worth a visit.

Across the mountain and standing on a hill of its own you can find The National Wallace Monument. Take the 246 steps to the crown and have your breath taken away from the views. On your way back down stop in at the three exhibitions and learn all about the history of Wallace, a great Scottish hero.  Don’t forget the souvenir shop at the bottom too.

Just down from the castle is the second oldest building in Stirling, The medieval Church of the Holy Rude. It sits big and proud high on the hillside with the grandeur or Stirling Castle as its neighbour.

More history can be found at The Old Jail where they run live performance tours, yes you can see what is was really like in the cells. Make sure you take yourself up to the observation tower to see all the sights that Stirling has to offer and further afield into the mountains.

If you're looking to burn off some energy Kings Park has got you covered, whether it's tennis, slides, climbing frames or trampolines, there’s a zone to amuse everyone. Even when the sun sets there are activities here under floodlights and when the sun is shining head to the additional water zone, next to the sandpits, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re at the beach!

Continuing the outdoor theme, the Ochil Hills stretch over 25 miles. A wilderness pleasure zone for sights and sounds from waterfalls and gorges. Bring your camera on the moderately easy walk and if you're lucky enough you’ll find you have this place all to yourself.  Because of the decent rainfall, you’ll find lush green scenery from all tracks here.

Maybe you’re after some action... The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Experience is one you won’t forget in a hurry, with the latest 3D technology to enable you to really learn about the history of Scotland’s most historic battle. This is history made fun and definitely worth a look and even somewhere to test your own battle skills through games and interactive displays.

If you’re looking for film locations, take a short drive to Doune Castle, north west of Stirling scenes from Game of Thrones and Monty Python features the scenery here.  While you’re in the area, Argaty Red Kite Centre has hides for you to see these amazing birds of prey up nice and close as they come in for feeding time, as a bonus, well behaved dogs on leads are allowed too!

Think Scotland, think whiskey... Deanston Distillery and Visitor Centre is open to the public and you even get to taste their distinctive single malt whiskey during your tour of the premises seeing where the magic happens.

Further afield Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park is a superb place for nature lovers to explore, while Castle Rednock Farm offers great fun for the family with activities such as pony treks, Segway treks, orienteering and Shetland pony driving.