50 Gems of Stirling District

Set between the central belt of Scotland and the Highlands, Stirlingshire has long been an important part of Scotland as it controlled the access from Glasgow and Edinburgh to the centre and north of the country. The strategic importance of Stirling, the main town in Stirlingshire, was recognised in the mediaeval era when it became a royal stronghold and Stirling Castle still stands proud today. 50 Gems of Stirling District explores the many places and their history that make this part of Scotland so special, including natural features, towns and villages, buildings and places of historical interest. Alongside justly famous attractions, others will be relatively unknown but all have an interesting story to tell.