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Stirling
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Stirling Castle
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Stirling Hotels

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Broomhall Castle
Long Row
Menstrie
By Stirling
Clackmannanshire FK11 7EA
Tel: 01259 763360
Email: info@broomhallcastle.co.uk

Licensed for civil ceremonies.
Dedicated function team for weddings of any size
between 2 and 100 guests.
Catering for the reception is available for up to 150 guests.
Facilities for conferences and meetings (up to 100 delegates).

Broomhall Castle

Family-run small hotel with a relaxed atmosphere.
Baronial mansion built circa 1874 in the style of Balmoral Castle.
Set on the slopes of the Ochil Hills with fine views.
5 miles from Stirling.
20 minutes drive from Gleneagles.
Only 1 hour from Edinburgh.

10 ensuite bedrooms refurbished to a high standard:
7 double, 1 twin/family room & 2 four-poster rooms.
Ideal for romantic breaks, weddings & honeymoons.
Special extras can be ordered such as
chocolates, champagne and flowers.

Restaurant serving lunch and evening meals
featuring local ingredients
(open 5 days a week Wednesday-Sunday)
Lounge & bar for drinks, coffees & liqueurs.

B&B prices from £40 per person.
Short breaks available for B&B or Dinner, B&B
- check web site for latest offers.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

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Glenskirlie House & Castle
Kilsyth Road
Banknock
Stirlingshire FK4 1UF

Glenskirlie House & Castle

Scotland’s first newly built castle of the 21st century
offers luxurious, stylish boutique accommodation.
Centrally situated. 11 miles south of Stirling.
Glasgow 18 miles. Edinburgh 35 miles.

Choice of dining at the Castle Bar & Grill or the
adjacent award-winning Glenskirlie House Restaurant.

Choice of 15 individually decorated bedrooms and suites.
Deluxe rooms have bath/shower, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes,
flat screen TV, DVD player, Ipod docking station, telephone,
Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee, mineral water.
24 hour room service.

B&B prices from £42.50 per person.
Click here for online booking

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Royal Hotel & Lodge
55 Henderson Street
Bridge of Allan
Stirlingshire FK9 4HG

Royal Hotel & Lodge

Impressive Victorian hotel built 1842.
Set in the charming conservation village of Bridge of Allan.
3 miles from the centre of Stirling.
2 minutes off the M9 motorway.
Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth all within 40 minutes drive.

Restaurant. Bar with 'lite bites'. Childrens’ menus.
Facilities for private functions and weddings.
Purpose-built conference centre.

43 bedrooms (single, double, twin, triple, family)
all with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer,
iron and ironing board, trouser press.
Laundry service available. No smoking.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. AA 3 Stars.

B&B prices from £35 per person (double/twin).

Click here for online booking

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Stirling Highland Hotel

Stirling Highland Hotel
Spittal Street
Stirling FK8 1DU

Stirling Highland Hotel

Magnificent listed building dating back to 1854.
This former high school has undergone extensive refurbishment & upgrading.
Adjacent to Stirling Castle and the old town jail.
First class accommodation, fine dining and a traditional warm Scottish welcome.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 4 Stars.

96 ensuite bedrooms with satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, etc.
24 hour room service. Award winning restaurant.
Health and leisure club with technogym, indoor pool & sauna.

B&B prices from £44.50 per person.

Click here for online booking

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Other Hotels in Stirling include

Express by Holiday Inn Stirling - Travelodge Stirling
Golden Lion Hotel - King Robert Hotel - Terraces Hotel - Cromlix House Hotel (near Stirling)

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Hotels near Stirling

Airth Castle photo

Airth Castle Hotel & Spa Resort
Airth
by Falkirk FK2 8JF

Airth Castle Hotel & Spa

Historic castle dating back to the 14th century
and once owned the family of Robert the Bruce.
Set in 14 acres of wooded parkland and landscaped gardens
overlooking the River Forth.
10 minutes from Stirling. 15 miles from Falkirk.
30 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Winner of Scottish Spa Hotel of the Year 2009
in the HotelReviewScotland awards.
Leisure facilities include 18 metre heated swimming pool,
gym, spa, sauna, steam room, solarium.
Aromatherapy and beauty treatments available.
2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Choice of 100 bedrooms in the Country Club.
Room facilities include satellite TV, DVD, telephone,
trouser press, hairdryer, refreshments, etc.
24 hour room service. Wifi access.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.

B&B prices from £45 per person.
Family room rates.
Dinner, B&B breaks available.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

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Other Hotels near Stirling include

The Queen's Hotel (Bridge of Allan)

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B&B Accommodation

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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs

Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).

To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site

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B&B accommodation

Mrs Jean Morton
Lochend Farm
Carronbridge
Denny
by Stirling FK6 5JJ
Tel: + 44 (0)1324 822778
Email: info@lochendfarm.com

Lochend Farm

Stone built house on 380 hectare sheep and cattle farm
with fine views over Loch Coulter and surrounding countryside.
Only 6 miles from Stirling.
Peace, privacy and panoramic views.
Ideal touring base for exploring Loch Lomond, The Trossachs
and the east coast to St Andrews.
Falkirk Wheel 13 miles. Glasgow 25 miles. Edinburgh 40 miles.

Excellent farmhouse breakfasts.
Featured in the Which Good B&B Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
1 twin room & 1 double room which share a bathroom.
Both bedrooms have TV, washbasin, hairdryer, tea making facilities.
B&B prices: £24 - £25 per person.
Single occupancy : £30
No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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B&B accommodation

Fiona and Colin Graham
Mackeanston House
Doune
Perthshire FK16 6AX
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 850213
Mobile: 07921143018
Email: info@mackeanstonhouse.co.uk

Four course dinner (optional) served in the conservatory
overlooking the 1-acre walled garden
Menus regularly include local fish, game and beef,
home-made breads,
fruit, vegetables and herbs from the garden.
Dinner costs £28 per person.

Mackeanston House

Luxurious accommodation in farmhouse dating from 1690.
Member of Wolsey Lodges and
Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay in Britain.

Stirling 9 miles. Callander 9 miles. Perth 32 miles.
Less than 1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Ideal for visiting the Trossachs, Loch Lomond National Park,
Stirling Castle, the Falkirk Wheel and golf courses such as Gleneagles.
Your host Colin is a Blue Badge Tour Guide
speaking French, German and Italian
and also plays the bagpipes before dinner from time to time.

Choice of 2 bedrooms with a wonderful view of Stirling Castle in the distance.
1 double room with extra large double bed with canopy,
ensuite bath, bidet, disabled shower, basin and wc.
1 room with twin beds (convertible into extra large double)
with ensuite shower over bath, basin and wc.
Wireless Broadband available.
B&B prices: £45 - £48 per person.
Credit cards accepted.
Self catering also available.
No Smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Tona and Charlie Fitches
Kilrymont
8 Loanfoot Park
Aberuthven
By Auchterarder
Perthshire PH3 1JF
Tel +44 (0)1764 662660
Email c.fitches@btopenworld.com

Kilrymont

Newly built detached house
with splendid views of the Ochill Hills and Craig Rossie.
3 miles from Auchterarder. Ideally situated off the A9.
15 minutes south of Perth. 30 minutes from Stirling.
5 minutes from the Gleneagles golf courses.
30 minutes from Blair Drummond Safari Park, Doune Castle
and the Scottish Antiques Centre.
St Andrews 1 hour's drive.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Welcome Host Award.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.

2 ensuite bedrooms:
1 double and 1 twin/kingsize double.
Both have TV, hairdryer, radio, tea/coffee.
B&B prices: £30 - £35 per person (2 sharing).
Single occupancy: £40 - £45.
No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Farm accommodation

Elsie Hunter
Easter Glentore Farm
Slamannan Road
Greengairs - Airdrie
Lanarkshire ML6 7TJ
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1236 830243
E-mail: easterglentore@btinternet.com

Easter Glentore Farm

18th century farmhouse with panoramic views.
240 acre sheep farm with a newly planted forest and forest walks.
Cumbernauld 5 miles. Falkirk 8 miles. Stirling 15 miles.
Glasgow 20 miles. Lanark 25 miles. Edinburgh 30 miles.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Welcome Host & Scotlands Best Awards.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs and Farm Stay UK.
Natural Cooking of Scotland Certificate.
Recommended by the Best Bed and Breakfast Guide for the British Isles.

1 kingsize double and 1 super king/twin.
Both with en-suite shower, TV, radio, tea/coffee, shortbread.
Free wi-fi connection for guests with laptops.

B&B prices: £30 - £32 per person.
Discounts for stays of 3 nights or more.
Single Occupancy: £40 - £42.
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Phil and Carol Jones
Drumfinn Guest House
Manse Road
Killin
Perthshire FK21 8UY
Tel: +44 (0)1567 820900
Email: DrumfinnHouse@aol.com

Drumfinn Guest House

Real log fires and a warm welcome at this large house built in 1837.
Very high standard of accommodation and cleanliness.
Located in the village of Killin on the shores of Loch Tay.
Featured in the Lonely Planet guidebook.

Ideal base for touring Perthshire, Trossachs, Argyll and the West Highlands.
Aberfeldy 23 miles. Crieff 28 miles. Pitlochry 38 miles. Perth 43 miles.
Loch Lomond 22 miles. Callander/Trossachs 24 miles. Stirling 38 miles.
Inveraray 46 miles. Oban 55 miles. Glencoe 40 miles.

Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
5 spacious double/twin bedrooms (some ensuite)
with TV, radio alarm, hospitality tray, toiletries
and spectacular views of the mountains.
Iron, hairdryer, trouser press and drying facilities available.
Comfortable guest lounge with lots of reading material and table top games.
Small private car park. Lock-up for motorcycles/bicycles.
No smoking. Open all year. WiFi access.
Wide selection of breakfast options.

B&B from £30 per person (based on 2 sharing).
Discounts for children under 12.
Discount for stays of 3 or more nights.
Special offer for 2009:
3 nights B&B for 2 people: £150.
Instant online booking.
Credit cards accepted.

Click here for online brochure

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Farm accommodation

Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley
Farm Stay UK

Choice of farmhouse bed & breakfasts.
Homely atmosphere & good cooking.
Ideal for golf, fishing, walking, horse riding
or exploring central Scotland.
Glasgow & Stirling 20 minutes or less.

All members of the Scottish Tourist Board.
Click here for web site

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Self Catering Accommodation

Farm accommodation

Elsie Hunter
Easter Glentore Farm
Slamannan Road
Greengairs - Airdrie
Lanarkshire ML6 7TJ
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1236 830243
E-mail: easterglentore@btinternet.com

ACORN COTTAGE

Courtyard conversion sleeping 5 people.
On a working sheep farm with panoramic views and woodland walks.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Member of Farm Stay UK.
Excellent touring base. Glasgow 20 miles. Stirling 15 miles.
Falkirk Wheel 8 miles. Edinburgh 30 miles.
Day trips possible to Perth, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs.

Furnished and equipped to a very high standard.
Bedrooms: 1 ensuite kingsize double bedroom,
1 ensuite bedroom with a superking double bed and 1 single bed..
TVs in both bedrooms.
Large open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area.
TV, VCR, DVD, CD, washing machine, tumble drier,
fridge/freezer, double oven, microwave, dishwasher.
New conservatory and outside seating area.
Central heating. Payphone. Disabled access.
Free wi-fi connection for guests with laptops.

Prices: £375 - £650 per week.
Short breaks from 3 - 6 days are sometimes available.
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Dunblane

Contact: Fiona and Colin Graham
Mackeanston House
Doune
Perthshire FK16 6AX
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 850213
Mobile: 07921143018
Email: info@stirling-flexible-lettings.co.uk

MILL COURT

Refurbished first floor apartment in an historic mill
on the bank of the Allan Water opposite open parkland.
Situated in Dunblane within walking distance of railway station and shops.
6 miles from Stirling.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.

Suitable for holidays or business lets.
Easy access to road, rail & bus links to nearby Stirling & Perth.
Edinburgh & Glasgow within commuting distance.

1 double/twin bedroom overlooking private courtyard garden.
Large bathroom with shower over bath
Open plan lounge/dining area with 2 sofa beds and kitchen.
Facilities include fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer,
microwave, gas cooker, radio/CD player, digital TV with DVD.
Gas central heating. Double glazing.
Private parking. Security entrance.
Wireless Broadband available.
Residents have access to a private swimming pool.

Low season prices from £250 per week
and high season £395 - £475 per week
includes bedlinen and towels.
Short lets normally available October to end March (min 3 nights).
Long term lets negotiable.
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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cottage

Mrs. Anne Currie
Ballat Smithy
Balfron Station
Stirlingshire G63 0SE
Tel: +44 (0) 1360 440 269
Email: a.h.currie@btopenworld.com

BALLAT SMITHY COTTAGE

Charming cottage forming part of a house built around 1830
by the Duke of Montrose for his Buchanan estates.
High quality accommodation. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Lovely views of the Campsie Fells and surrounding fields and woods.

Only a few miles from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
Loch Lomond 7 miles. Stirling 18 miles. Callander 17 miles.
1 hour from Edinburgh and Perth. 30 minutes from Glasgow.
Ideal for walking, golf, fishing, riding, cycling, etc.
Self drive itineraries can be supplied (extra charge).
Sightseeing tours with a chauffeur or fully qualified tour guide
can also be arranged on one or more days.

2 bedrooms (double / twin), bathroom with electric shower.
Sitting room, dining room with kitchen.
Washing machine, microwave, fridge, cooker, etc.
TV, VCR, DVD & CD player, books, videos and games.
Cot and high chair if required.
Small garden with sheltered patio.
Private parking. Secure storage for bikes.
No smoking. No pets.
Prices: £295 - £465 per week
Short breaks from £80 per night.
Credit cards accepted.
Includes heating, electricity, linen and towels.
Cleaning materials and a starter pack of provisions are included.

Click here for online brochure

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cottage

Fiona and Colin Graham
Mackeanston House
Doune
Perthshire FK16 6AX
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 850213
Mobile: 07921143018
Email: info@stirling-flexible-lettings.co.uk

THE GLED COTTAGE

Charming cottage set in the midst of farmland
with distant views to the Gargunnock Hills.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
All the accommodation is on one level (no stairs).
Wheelchair friendly.
Sleeps 4 to 5. Full central heating. Lock-up garage.
Stirling 9 miles. Callander 9 miles. Perth 32 miles.
Less than 1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Ideal for visiting the Trossachs, Loch Lomond National Park,
Stirling Castle, the Falkirk Wheel and golf courses such as Gleneagles.

Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer,
cooker, fridge, microwave, etc.
Comfortable sitting / dining room with open fire,
CD, digital TV with DVD.
Wireless Broadband available.
Sun porch facing south over the garden.
Garden table and chairs (barbecue available on request).

1 bedroom with a super-kingsize double bed
(can be converted into twin beds).
1 twin bedroom with a stowaway bed.
Cots or camp beds can be provided on request.
2 bathrooms (1 with a disabled seat in a walk-in shower).

High season prices from £475 - £585 per week
includes bedlinen and towels.
POA from October to end March. Longer lets considered.
Short lets normally available October to end March (min 3 nights).
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Fiona and Colin Graham
Mackeanston House
Doune
Perthshire FK16 6AX
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 850213
Mobile: 07921143018
Email: info@stirling-flexible-lettings.co.uk

COOPERAGE QUAY

Choice of 2 luxury apartments on the first floor
of new, award-winning development in the riverside area of Stirling.
Both apartments overlook the river and are situated in a quiet location.
One has a superb view of Stirling Castle from the sitting room.
Within walking distance of the Stirling railway station.
Ideal for visiting the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park.
Callander 15 miles. Perth 33 miles.
Close to road and rail links to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Only 40 minutes from Edinburgh airport.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Both apartments are fully furnished with:
1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room,
1 twin bedroom with bath/shower room,
kitchen and sitting room with dining area.
Facilities include digital TV with DVD, dishwasher,
cooker, microwave oven, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer.
Security entrance and private parking.
Wireless Broadband available.

High season prices from £475 - £575 per week.
Includes electricity, heating, bedlinen, and towels.
POA from October to end March.
Short lets normally available October to end March (min 3 nights).
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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Fiona and Colin Graham
Mackeanston House
Doune
Perthshire FK16 6AX
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 850213
Mobile: 07921143018
Email: info@stirling-flexible-lettings.co.uk

BRIDGEND COURT

Apartment sleeping up to 4 people.
Quiet, peaceful setting on the banks of the Allan Water
in the cathedral town of Dunblane.
2 minutes walk from railway station
Stirling 6 miles. Callander 11 miles. Perth 28 miles.
Close to road and rail links to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Only 40 minutes from Edinburgh airport.
Ideal for visiting the Trossachs & Loch Lomond National Park.
15 minutes from Gleneagles golf course.

Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), 2 bathrooms,
spacious sitting / dining room with digital TV & DVD.
and picture windows overlooking the river.
Fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, washer/dryer machine,
cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher, table & chairs.
Private garage.
Wireless Broadband available.

High season prices from £475 - £575 per week.
Includes bedlinen and towels.
POA from October to end March.
Short lets normally available October to end March (min 3 nights).
Credit cards accepted. No smoking.

Click here for online brochure

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CAR HIRE
Europcar english 120x60 2 free days

For instant online booking for car rental in Stirling,
try Europcar and Budget Rent-a-Car.

Bespoke Highland Tours works in conjunction with established car rental firm Arnold Clark. They can arrange hire cars and people carriers. Pick up points include Perth, Stirling and Dundee. Click here for Prices, Photos & Quotation Request

For something special, check out Gran Turismo.
They have a range of sports cars, classic cars and luxury vehicles for hire.
Chauffeur available on request. Ideal for romantic breaks.
Self-drive tours can be customised. Accommodation in friendly country mansions.

Self Drive Tours
Scotland Made Easy
Offer a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation - usually in 4 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc. 'Themed Tours' available such as castles, distilleries, golf, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit or if you haven't a clue where to start, Scotland Made Easy will advise and take care of all the planning for you. Accredited by the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board.
Clansandcastles.com
Accommodation reservations for castles, inns & country houses.
Itinerary planning and advice for self-drive tours (with car hire if required).
Private tour guides and clan lands research.
Take one of the suggested tours or have a trip customised especially for you.
Themed tours to follow in your clan footsteps available on request.
Click here for full details

Coach Tours
SCOTTISH TOURS: Day tour to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Braveheart Country
with guaranteed departures from Edinburgh and Glasgow (all year).

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