Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 20 on 10/04/2005.

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Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

Sally Toms provides another round-up of the area’s top restaurants, hotels and visitor attractions

** What to do and see **

Stirling

Argyll’s Lodging
Castle Wynd, Stirling
Scotland’s finest surviving renaissance mansion. Features an interpretative tour and displays about the past inhabitants.
Tel: +44 (0)1786 431 319

Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Glasgow Road, Stirling
This atmospheric spot is the site of Robert the Bruce’s famous victory over the English. The centre contains an exhibition on the period of the battle and an audiovisual presentation.
Tel: +44 (0)1852 812 664

The Bridge of Allan Brewery
Queen’s Lane, Bridge Of Allan
Working micro brewery and visitor centre. Traditional bar with cask ales, brewery tours and tastings.
Tel: +44 (0)1786 834 555

Mugdock Country Park
Craigallian Road, Nr. Milngavie
Meander through more than 260 hectares of ancient woodland, moorlands and wetlands, by castles and lochs, experiencing this special area.
Tel: +44 (0)141 956 6100

National Wallace Monument
Abbey Craig, Stirling
The views from the top of this 220 feet high Victorian monument are spectacular. Also houses interactive displays and exhibits about Scotland’s most famous hero.
Tel: +44 (0)1786 472 140

Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd, Stirling
Without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its
architecture. Also houses the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum.
Tel: +44 (0)1786 450 000

Lomond

Ben Lomond
The most southerly munro, 3195ft high, towers over the eastern shores of Loch Lomond. A pop.....

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By Sally Toms

Section : Regional Focus

Page number : 37