Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire are two regions in Central Belt, Stirlingshire already reaches into that Central highlands into it. The region Stirlingshire borders the region in the south Clydeside, in the north to the region Perth and Kinross and in the west Argyll and Bute. Clackmannanshire bordered to the south and west by Stirlingshire, to the north also by Perth and Kinross and to the east by the Firth of Forth limited.
region
The landscape of the south and east of the region is one of the Lowlands with a flat undulating landscape and consists of a mix of agricultural and urban use. In the northern / northeastern part are the Ochil Hills, a promontory to the Highlands. In the west / northwest, Stirlingshire extends into the Scottish Highlands with sparsely populated areas, heathland and mountains that reach above the tree line. The western foothills extend to Loch Lomond.
places
Clackmannanshire
- 1 dollar - small town on the southern slope of the Ochil Hills with Castle Campbell
- 2 Alloa - Industrial towns at the mouth of the River Forth
- 3 Clackmannan - Capital of the county of the same name
Stirlingshire
- 4 Stirling - Centrally located city with a mighty castle that guards the strategically important river crossing over the Forth
- 5 Falkirk - The changing industrial city and the Falkirk Wheel as a much-visited attraction
- 6 Callander - Small town on the edge of the Highlands
- 7 Crianlarich - Transport hub and hiker's place in the Highlands
- 8 Balmaha - popular excursion spot on Loch Lomond
- 9 Drymen - agricultural place near Loch Lomond
- 10 Dunblane - Small town with a venerable cathedral
Other goals
To the west of Stirlingshire lies the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. On the east bank of the Loch Lomond there is no continuous road connection. Coming from Balmaha, the public road ends in Rowardennan. From there you start tours to Ben Lomond.
background
Stirlingshire is a landscape in the center of Scotland, Stirling Castle at the last river crossing over the River Forth before the estuary has always been a key position to rule over Scotland, guarding the route from Edinburgh to the north, but also to Fife and towards Aberdeen. Accordingly, numerous battles in the Scottish Wars of Independence were fought here, such as the 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge, in which William Wallace became a Scottish hero. Further battles were at Falkirk and Bannockburn.
Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire existed as an administrative unit until 1975. Today, Clackmannanshire is one of the 32 Council Areas, while Stirlingshire is divided into several Council Areas.
The name Clackmannanshire goes back to a stone on which the deity Manau or Mannan was worshiped in pre-Christian times. Today it rests on another stone at an intersection next to the remains of an old tower.
language
getting there
By plane
About the international Edinburgh Airport
(IATA: EDI) there are flight connections from Lufthansa, Eurowings, Easyjet and Ryanair to Germany. Onward travel by train (tram to Edinburgh Park, there change to the train) or bus directly from the airport to Stirling
By train
There are connections from Glasgow and Edinburgh With Scot Rail to Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire.
In the street
The M9 connects Edinburgh with Stirling from Glasgow there is a connection over the M80. Clackmannanshire can be reached from Stirling on the A91 (Great Britain).
By bicycle
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Stirling Castle.
It is one of the best-preserved castles in Scotland and features several buildings worth seeing. In summer the castle is often overrun with tourists and loses its medieval flair. Nevertheless, the castle is a must for everyone who visits Stirling.Open: 1 Apr. - 30 Sept. 9.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last admission 5:15 p.m. / 1 Oct. - 31 Mar. 09:30 - 17:00 last admission 16:15.Price: Adults (16-59) £ 16.00 online £ 15.00 / Children (5-15) £ 9.60 online £ 9.00.
- 2 Wallace Monument.William Wallace led the Scottish forces in the battle for Stirling Bridge against the English and won, although the Scots were far outnumbered. In the tower you can find information about the fight, his huge sword and information about other important people in Scotland.Open: January February 10: 00-16: 00; March 10: 00-17: 00; April - June: 09: 30-17: 00; July August: 09: 30-18: 00; September October: 09: 30-17: 00; November December 10: 00-16: 00.Price: Adults: £ 10.50, Children: £ 6.50.
- 4 Clackmannan Tower. Tel.: 44 131 668 8600.A 13th century keep was built by a descendant of Robert the Bruce.Open: accessible at all times.Price: free.
- 5 Pineapple House, Airth, Falkirk FK2 8LU. Even for eccentric nobles, this house from 1761 with a dome in the shape of a pineapple is sloping. Located in a small park and can be rented as an (expensive) holiday home after renovation.Open: freely accessible from the outside.Price: free.
activities
The West Highland Way Runs on the east bank of the Loch Lomond between Balmaha and Crianlarich through Stirlingshire.