Stirling City Breaks - Great Value

Stirling may have been a former Royal seat but you don't need to spend a king's ransom to enjoy a Stirling city break. Check out our top money saving tips for visiting the city below.

Stirling Youth Hostel (from £14.50 per night)
A top quality 4 star hostel is only a few minutes from the castle. Built behind the facade of a historic church next to the Old Town Jail, it offers superb en-suite rooms, modern facilities and a friendly international atmosphere. Read more on Stirling's Youth Hostel.

Saver Ticket 
Enjoy combined savings and discounted rates when you buy this ticket. Valid for attractions including the Old Town Jail, National Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. 

City Sightseeing Stirling Tour
Go on a sightseeing bus tour around the historic city of Stirling. The bright red open-top buses run every 40 minutes during the season and operate on two different routes. You'll see everything the city has to offer as well as all the great historical buildings that give Stirling its legendary status. Read more on the a city sightseeing tour around Stirling.

Blair Drummond Safari Park 
With everything you'd expect from Scotland's premier safari park, the attractions don't stop at the huge range of wildlife - including lions, tigers, elephants and giraffes. There are also amusements and dodgems, adventure playgrounds, flying foxes and the Giant Astraglide slide to keep everyone entertained. Visit the Blair Drummond Safari Park website.

Walks in the National Park 
There's plenty of fresh air. And it's free! There's so much to see and do here and you can make it as active or as relaxing as you want. The scenery is spectacular from the deep waters of Loch Lomond, to the wild glens of the Trossachs, Breadalbane's high mountains and the sheltered sea lochs of the Argyll Forest.

Smith Art Gallery & Museum 
Featuring permanent and visiting exhibitions and collections, this gallery and museum tells the story of Stirling, as well as showcasing various artefacts from around the region including the world's oldest football and curling stone. Visit the Smith Art Gallery & Museum website.

Cycling around the Trossachs
A great place to be for those who are interested in the more energetic things in life, get on your bike and see some stunning sights in this sometimes rugged, but always beautiful part of the country. Read more on cycling around the Trossachs.

Picnicking on the beautiful grounds of the University of Stirling Campus 
Consistently voted in the Top 10 of university campuses in the UK, the site overlooks a loch and has stunning views to the Wallace Monument. It's perfect for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. Read more about the Stirling University Campus.

Walk around Stirling's Old Town learning the history of Stirling 
No matter where you turn or walk, there's always a little bit of history waiting to be discovered. Get a guidebook, take a tour and impress everyone with your knowledge of the city. Read more about Stirling's Old Town.