Discover why history has shown that whoever controls Stirling, controls Scotland on this fascinating walking tour. Get to know one of the three most important strongholds in the country, a city that has witnessed countless battles and great feats, and was the birthplace of one of the nation's greatest heroes: William Wallace. Relive the crucial Scottish Wars of Independence of the 14th century alongside figures like Robert the Bruce and understand why this city was nicknamed "The Gateway to the Highlands."
Join our expert guide through the city's medieval wall, one of only eleven that existed in Scotland. We will stroll through stately streets like King Street and reach the highest part of the city to discover the location of the old medieval market and the site of public executions. You will learn the history of the worst jail in Great Britain and visit the exterior of the Church of the Holy Rude, the only place besides Westminster Abbey where a British monarch has been crowned that is still in use today.