April Cottage's guidebook

Karen

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Sightseeing

Stirling Castle

It is important to book in advance before you arrive, you can do this on the website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/tickets/ Also remember that you should book your car park ticket in advance if you plan on driving and parking at the castle.

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Stirling Castle

Castle Wynd

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It is important to book in advance before you arrive, you can do this on the website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/tickets/ Also remember that you should book your car park ticket in advance if you plan on driving and parking at the castle.

The National Wallace Monument

The monument is situated on a hill overlooking Stirling and stunning views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from the viewing platform at the top. Inside the monument are a series of rooms that feature interactive displays about Wallace and his battles, while a superb café and gift shop can be found at the attraction’s entrance.

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The National Wallace Monument

Hillfoots Road

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The monument is situated on a hill overlooking Stirling and stunning views of the surrounding countryside can be seen from the viewing platform at the top. Inside the monument are a series of rooms that feature interactive displays about Wallace and his battles, while a superb café and gift shop can be found at the attraction’s entrance.

The Kelpies

There is a guided tour available which costs (as quoted on the brochure June 2019) £7.50 for adults and free for children. The tour lasts 45 minutes. During the tour you are able to experience the sculptures from the inside! The Kelpies are found in the Helix Park, located off the M9 in Falkirk – 19 min (11.6 mi) via A876 from the cottage

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The Kelpies

The Helix

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There is a guided tour available which costs (as quoted on the brochure June 2019) £7.50 for adults and free for children. The tour lasts 45 minutes. During the tour you are able to experience the sculptures from the inside! The Kelpies are found in the Helix Park, located off the M9 in Falkirk – 19 min (11.6 mi) via A876 from the cottage

The Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first, and only, rotating boat lift. Fifty-minute trips on the wheel, starting and finishing at the visitor centre, are offered throughout the year and bookable by telephoning the visitor centre (+44 (0)8700 500 208). You can also purchase tickets online through the Scottish Canals website. The Visitor Centre includes a cafe and gift shop plus, in warmer weather, the "Splash Zone" has Water Zorbing and canoeing, peddle boats, stand-up paddle boarding, and bumper boats. Bike hire and Segway Safaris are also available. And the Kelpies are just five miles away

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The Falkirk Wheel

Lime Road

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The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first, and only, rotating boat lift. Fifty-minute trips on the wheel, starting and finishing at the visitor centre, are offered throughout the year and bookable by telephoning the visitor centre (+44 (0)8700 500 208). You can also purchase tickets online through the Scottish Canals website. The Visitor Centre includes a cafe and gift shop plus, in warmer weather, the "Splash Zone" has Water Zorbing and canoeing, peddle boats, stand-up paddle boarding, and bumper boats. Bike hire and Segway Safaris are also available. And the Kelpies are just five miles away

Alloa Tower

This bold medieval keep may look forbidding, but inside it’s full of art and riches – not to mention intriguing tales. The tower dates back to the 14th century and was built to guard a strategically important ferry crossing on the nearby River Forth.

Alloa Tower

This bold medieval keep may look forbidding, but inside it’s full of art and riches – not to mention intriguing tales. The tower dates back to the 14th century and was built to guard a strategically important ferry crossing on the nearby River Forth.

Gartmorn Dam Country Park

4.5km round circuit around Scotland's oldest reservoir offers much for the serious bird watcher or family outings to see the ducks.

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Gartmorn Dam Country Park

Gartmorn Road

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4.5km round circuit around Scotland's oldest reservoir offers much for the serious bird watcher or family outings to see the ducks.

Dollar Museum

1 High St

Loch Lubnaig

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Loch Lubnaig

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Japanese Garden, Cowden

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Japanese Garden, Cowden

Upper Hillfoot Road

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Castle Campbell

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Castle Campbell

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Shopping

Sterling Mill Designer Village

Lots of shops on offer, from Nike and Adidas to Next. There is free parking, an outdoor play area for children and plenty of events taking place throughout the year such as the weekend market where different stalls pop up and offer delicious food and crafts for sale.

Sterling Mill Designer Village

Lots of shops on offer, from Nike and Adidas to Next. There is free parking, an outdoor play area for children and plenty of events taking place throughout the year such as the weekend market where different stalls pop up and offer delicious food and crafts for sale.

Thistles Shopping Centre

Family fun

Jump N Joy

A local trampoline park, lots of fun for kids and adults - they even hold a fitness class here if you interested in trying something new!

Jump N Joy

Bond Street

A local trampoline park, lots of fun for kids and adults - they even hold a fitness class here if you interested in trying something new!

Firpark Ski Centre

120m dry ski slope, offers skiing, snowboarding and blading for people of all levels of experience

Firpark Ski Centre

24 Fir Park

120m dry ski slope, offers skiing, snowboarding and blading for people of all levels of experience

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

Only 10 minutes away from Clackmannanshire, it’s a day out that’s not to be missed! You get free parking, access to all areas of the animals with your ticket. There is also a small are with rides and cafe’s that you can use.

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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

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Only 10 minutes away from Clackmannanshire, it’s a day out that’s not to be missed! You get free parking, access to all areas of the animals with your ticket. There is also a small are with rides and cafe’s that you can use.