Mairead’s Guidebook - Old Police House
Food scene
Fantastic local pub with bistro style restaurant. within waling distance of the house.
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The Birds and Bees
Easter Cornton RoadFantastic local pub with bistro style restaurant. within waling distance of the house.
Great pizza, pasta and ice cream and fish n chips. Family owned cafe for over 50 years. 2 mins walk from the house. frequented by the locals. Closed on Tuesdays
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Corrieri's
7 Alloa RdGreat pizza, pasta and ice cream and fish n chips. Family owned cafe for over 50 years. 2 mins walk from the house. frequented by the locals. Closed on Tuesdays
Stephens Bakery - Causewayhead
45 Causewayhead Rd2 mins walk from the house, perfect for a grab and go lunch
Best fish n chips cafe and award winning ice cream. Approx 5 mins drive
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The Allanwater Cafe and Chip Shop
15 Henderson StBest fish n chips cafe and award winning ice cream. Approx 5 mins drive
Local farm shop and cafe. Great place for freshly made lunches. Nice gifts in the gift shop. Plenty parking available
Coffee Bothy
Manor LoanLocal farm shop and cafe. Great place for freshly made lunches. Nice gifts in the gift shop. Plenty parking available
Italian restaurant located in the picturesque village of Bridge of Allan. Owned and operated by authentic Italian family
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Vecchia Bologna
Mine RoadItalian restaurant located in the picturesque village of Bridge of Allan. Owned and operated by authentic Italian family
Excellent Italian cafe. Mostly take away service but a few tables are available for sit in. Authentic Italian, freshly made snacks
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Ciao
6 Henderson StExcellent Italian cafe. Mostly take away service but a few tables are available for sit in. Authentic Italian, freshly made snacks
Sightseeing
A visit to the Wallace Monument is a must when staying at The Old Police House. 10 min walk from the house to the welcome centre
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Monumento Nacional Wallace
Hillfoots RoadA visit to the Wallace Monument is a must when staying at The Old Police House. 10 min walk from the house to the welcome centre
Stirling Castle is jewel in the crown of Stirling sightseeing venues. approx 10 mins drive from the house. Fantastic views over the carse and to the Wallace monument and out to Ben Lomond
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Castillo de Stirling
Castle WyndStirling Castle is jewel in the crown of Stirling sightseeing venues. approx 10 mins drive from the house. Fantastic views over the carse and to the Wallace monument and out to Ben Lomond
Great local distillery with cafe restaurant. Lovely walk along the river
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Deanston Distillery
Teith RoadGreat local distillery with cafe restaurant. Lovely walk along the river
The largest equine sculptures in the world. Cafe, tours and great space for walking and cycling. approx 20 mins drive from the house
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Los Kelpies
The HelixThe largest equine sculptures in the world. Cafe, tours and great space for walking and cycling. approx 20 mins drive from the house
The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Falkirk connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Approx 25 mins from the house. A feat of engineering.
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The Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadThe Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Falkirk connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Approx 25 mins from the house. A feat of engineering.
Local university with lovely walks around the lochs. Great sports centre and swimming pool.
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Stirling University
Local university with lovely walks around the lochs. Great sports centre and swimming pool.
Located near Stirling Castle and worth a visit to hear the tales of Stirling crimes and punishments
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Stirling GhostWalk & Old Town Tour
Saint John StreetLocated near Stirling Castle and worth a visit to hear the tales of Stirling crimes and punishments
Great for a rainy day, indoor antique centre and cafe
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Scottish Antiques and Arts Centre
Great for a rainy day, indoor antique centre and cafe
Fantastic new visitor centre which depicts the history of the Battle of Bannockburn. Great for those interested in the local history
Battle Of Bannockburn
10 Carron PlFantastic new visitor centre which depicts the history of the Battle of Bannockburn. Great for those interested in the local history
locals favourite hiking trail. Fantastic views at the top over the Carse of Stirling. Easy hike
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Dumyat
locals favourite hiking trail. Fantastic views at the top over the Carse of Stirling. Easy hike
A top family attraction and home to over 350 rare and exotic animals.
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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
A top family attraction and home to over 350 rare and exotic animals.
Open all day, our main red kite viewing hide offers great views of the birds and the surrounding landscape.
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Argaty Red Kites
Open all day, our main red kite viewing hide offers great views of the birds and the surrounding landscape.
Excellent golf course with views over Stirling Castle and out to Ben Lomond. Visitors more than welcome
Stirling Golf Club
Queen's RoadExcellent golf course with views over Stirling Castle and out to Ben Lomond. Visitors more than welcome
Gleneagles is the jewel in the crown of Perthshire. A 5 star resort where visitors are welcome to visit for lunch, dinner or a round of golf
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Gleneagles Hotel
Gleneagles is the jewel in the crown of Perthshire. A 5 star resort where visitors are welcome to visit for lunch, dinner or a round of golf
City/town information
The City of Stirling is otherwise known as the Gateway to the Highlands and at the heart of the city stands the majestic Stirling Castle. Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. Stirling Castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600 and once was the home of the young Mary Queen of Scots. During the busy months it is advisable to prebook tickets online
Stirling Castle
The City of Stirling is otherwise known as the Gateway to the Highlands and at the heart of the city stands the majestic Stirling Castle. Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. Stirling Castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600 and once was the home of the young Mary Queen of Scots. During the busy months it is advisable to prebook tickets online