April Cottage's guidebook
Sightseeing
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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Castelo de Stirling
Castle WyndIt 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 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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Monumento Nacional Wallace
Hillfoots RoadThe 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.
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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Os Kelpies
The HelixThere 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 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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A Roda de Falkirk
Lime RoadThe 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
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.
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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Parque rural Gartmorn Dam
Gartmorn Road4.5km 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 StLoch Lubnaig
Jardim Japonês, Cowden
Upper Hillfoot RoadCastle Campbell
Shopping
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
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 StreetA local trampoline park, lots of fun for kids and adults - they even hold a fitness class here if you interested in trying something new!
120m dry ski slope, offers skiing, snowboarding and blading for people of all levels of experience
Firpark Ski Centre
24 Fir Park120m dry ski slope, offers skiing, snowboarding and blading for people of all levels of experience
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
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.
Kidz World Nursery, Out of School Club, Holiday Clubs, Softplay & Roleplay
41 KelliebankVue Cinema Stirling
Forthside WayMacrobert Arts Centre
Swimming (includes kids pool) Rock climbing, Ice skating & more
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The Peak
Forthside WaySwimming (includes kids pool) Rock climbing, Ice skating & more
AMF Bowling Stirling
Forth StreetGolf
Alloa Golf Club
Muckhart Golf Club Ltd
Drumburn RoadBraehead Golf Club
Alloa RoadAlva Golf Club
Beauclerc StreetTillicoultry Golf Club
Tulliallan Golf Club
Schawpark Golf Course
136 Main StSpa Days
If you enjoy relaxing & pampering, book a session at the local Spa. Provides treatments & afternoon teas. Booking in advance essential.
Lotus Spa and Leisure Club
If you enjoy relaxing & pampering, book a session at the local Spa. Provides treatments & afternoon teas. Booking in advance essential.
Supermarkets
Morrisons
Asda Alloa Superstore
Whins RoadLidl
Players RoadALDI
2B Springbank RdTesco Extra
Auld Brig RoadFood scene
Bar Aldo's
9 CoalgateSyriana Restaurant
52 High StreetThe Woodsman Restaurant Fishcross Scotland
Coopers Bar Restaurant
23 Kellie PlThe Royal Oak Alloa
7 Bedford PlaceMcDonald's Alloa
Clackmannan RoadKFC Alloa
Clackmannan Road