Stirling Castle tours from Private Tours Edinburgh

Looking for things to do in Edinburgh ? How about taking a tour from Edinburgh of historic Stirling Castle and the Kelpies ?

Visit Stirling Castle , an ancient Scottish castle and the Kelpies in this tour – 

•  Stirling Castle 
• Bannockburn
• the Wallace Monument featuring the newly refurbished statue of Wallace
• the Kelpies
• spend up to an hour at each location

  Normal pickup point is your hotel in Edinburgh city centre. Six hour private tour around Stirling for up to four passengers. Tours start at 10 am weekdays .

Itinerary

• 5 hour private tour group day trip to Stirling
• visit Bannockburn
• visit Stirling Castle , overlooking the two most important battles in the Wars of Independence - Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge , and home of the Stewart kings of Scotland
• Take in unique views of the historic Stirling Castle
• the world famous Falkirk Kelpies are the largest equine sculpture in the world
• Small private group tour with a maximum of four people

William Wallace - Braveheart- famous the world over, led Scotland in its first wars of Independence in the 13th Century.

A busy day that will let you follow in the footsteps of Wallace, see the Wallace Sword and get the chance to climb the 246 steps to the top of the Monument.

We offer a comprehensive service , which includes collection from your hotel , transport to each location , and personal tour guide for the day.

1 Bannockburn

Bannockburn is the site of Robert the Bruce's historic victory over the English army in the Wars of Independence

2 The Wallace Monument

William Wallace - Braveheart- famous the world over, led Scotland in its first wars of Independence in the 13th Century.

A busy day that will let you follow in the footsteps of Wallace, see the Wallace Sword and get the chance to climb the 246 steps to the top of the Monument.

3 Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. Built by the Stewart kings of Scotland , the castle was completely renovated over a 10 year period which finished in 2011.

From Stirling Castle’s ramparts, visitors can take in views of the Forth Valley and Ben Lomond , as well as two of Scotland’s most important battle sites – Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn (1314). The castle is at the head of Stirling’s historic old town.Like Edinburgh Castle , Stirling sits on a volcanic rock dominating the city skyline .

Stirling Castle is not only one of Scotland’s grandest and most imposing castles, it was also a real favourite with Scotland’s Stewart kings and queens. James IV created the Great Hall, the largest medieval banqueting hall ever built in Scotland, and James V’s Royal Palace, with its lavishly decorated Renaissance façades, was a masterpiece of the period.

Major conservation work has been carried out at Stirling Castle over many years to preserve the attraction as a major national and international monument. The refurbishment of the Great Hall was completed in 2011 . A particular feature of the Great Hall is stained glass windows featuring clan crests . A number of banquets and concerts are held in the Hall throughout the year . Castle gifts and souvenirs including , face masks , are available - ask your driver about the Stirling Castle gift shop

4 The Kelpies

The Kelpies are 100 feet high and each one was made from 300 tonnes of steel . In five years the Kelpies have had over one million visitors. Kelpies gifts are available - ask your driver for details . Kelpies gifts and souvenirs can be bought online . Over 50 gifts available including t-shirts, throw pillows and prints .

Stirling Castle tours cost £250.

Exclusions

• entrance tickets
• lunch & refreshments
• escort

 Phone Private tours Edinburgh on +447305-294773 for availability and bookings or contact us online.

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