Other places · Central Scotland
Stirlingshire
Also known as: Siorrachd Shruighlea
In or near Stirling.
Stirlingshire in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling · 0.3 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stirlingshire, the nearest railway station is Stirling, located just 0.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is FK8 1BN. Entry details are not specified.
About
Stirlingshire is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stirlingshire or the County of Stirling (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Sruighlea [ˈʃirˠəxk ˈs̪t̪ɾuʝlə]) is a historic county and registration county of Scotland. Its county town is Stirling. It borders Perthshire to the north, Clackmannanshire to the east, West Lothian to the south-east, Lanarkshire to the south, and Dunbartonshire to the south and south-west (this latter boundary is split in two owing to Dunbartonshire's Cumbernauld exclave).
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Background
History
In 1130, Stirling, one of the principal royal strongholds of the Kingdom of Scotland, was created a royal burgh by King David I. On 11 September 1297, the forces of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the combined English forces of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling, on the River Forth, at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the First War of Scottish Independence. On 22 July 1298 the Battle of Falkirk saw the defeat of William Wallace by King Edward I of England. addressing his troops before the Battle of Bannockburn (1907 illustration)]] On 24 June 1314 the Battle of Bannockburn at Bannockburn, (Blàr Allt a' Bhonnaich in Scottish Gaelic) was a…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1187, -3.9382
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 0.3 km
- Official site
- culturestirling.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1229763 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stirlingshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stirling Arcade
Theatres · 0.1 km
25 Arcade, Stirling
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Alhambra Music Hall
Theatres · 0.1 km
South Church, 67-69 Murray Place, Stirling
Historic churches · 0.1 km
William Wallace Hotel
Hostels · 0.1 km
Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn Exchange Road, Stirling
Other places · 0.1 km
Statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Heritage railway stations · 0.1 km
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Allan Park South Church, 22 Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Wolf
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
War Memorial, Corn Exchange Road, Stirling
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Robert Roy MacGregor Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 4Theatres · Central Scotland
Stirling Arcade
Stirling Arcade in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · Central Scotland
25 Arcade, Stirling
25 Arcade, Stirling — a open-air theatre in scotland central.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Alhambra Music Hall
Alhambra Music Hall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
South Church, 67-69 Murray Place, Stirling
South Church, 67-69 Murray Place, Stirling — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
William Wallace Hotel
William Wallace Hotel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn Exchange Road, Stirling
Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn Exchange Road, Stirling in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stirlingshire
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
William Wallace Hotel
William Wallace Hotel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel
Stirling Court Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park
Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 6Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan
Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Gothenburg
The Gothenburg in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Dennyloanhead
Dennyloanhead in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village
The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stirlingshire?
- Stirlingshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 1BN).
- What is Stirlingshire?
- Stirlingshire in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stirlingshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK8 1BN.
- How do I get to Stirlingshire?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 1BN.