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Stirling & Around
Exploring Stirling’s Back Walk: Scotland’s oldest public walkway
Located at the entrance to the Back Walk, Castle Walk Bed & Breakfast is the only guest house built into Stirling’s historic city walls. Staying here means waking up to views of Georgian villas, the Ochil Hills and reaching Stirling Castle by foot in minutes.
Dumyat Hill: hidden gem for stunning views across Scotland, unforgettable hikes
Looking for breathtaking views and an unforgettable outdoor adventure in Scotland? Dumyat Hill, a stunning peak at the edge of the Ochil Hills, offers panoramic vistas over Stirling, the River Forth, and the iconic Wallace Monument. Whether you’re a casual walker or an avid hiker, this scenic trail provides the perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure. Plan your visit today and experience one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets!
Curling, Stirling: Fabulous fun, like bowls on ice
Stirling is the home of curling, with dedicated ice sheets at the special Olympic facility at The Peak, Stirling Sports Village, in the town centre. The curling sheets are a 20-minute walk from Castle Walk B&B, or a short taxi ride. Curling is a sport that caters...
Stirling walks: Riverside – meander alongside the River Forth
Fancy walking off your hearty Scottish breakfast? Take a stroll from Castle Walk B&B through the Old Town to Upper Bridge Street - and then down Lower Bridge Street through the tunnel under the traffic circle. You will soon find yourself strolling on a peaceful...
Stirling walks: Sheriffmuir – walk the path of Jacobite history
One of the most significant battle sites in Scotland is off-the-beaten path, out of the view of the many tourists who explore the countryside: at Sheriffmuir. This is where a bloody battle raged between the Jacobites who wanted to restore full control of Stirling...
Stirling Scotch whisky: Cheers to a long life
Grace Jones of Broadway, England, who was reported to be the oldest person in Britain in 2019, told Vinepair.com her secret to longevity. "A nightly tipple of Scotch whisky.” Grace says she was a late-comer to the wonders of whisky. “I started having a nightly...
Secret Scotland: Magical walk in the Scottish glens – Castle Campbell
Imagine a place so silent that all you can hear are bubbling brooks – or burns, as we call them here – making their way through purple heather, green ferns and the same moss-covered trees that once sheltered warring clansmen. A place above the Scottish lowlands, from...
Is your ancestor Robert the Bruce? Meet your long-lost cousin!
Stirling, Scotland is a popular destination for ancestral tourists – people looking to reconnect with their Scottish roots. Stirling is at the centre of this tourism because it is a site of strategic importance, with many important battles fought in the area. ...
Castle Walk Bed & Breakfast
City Walls, Back Walk, Rock Terrace
Stirling FK8 2QA
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