Stirling is perfect for a day out – now there’s an easy way to enjoy the area

NOW the summer holidays are in full swing, it can only mean one thing – you need to keep the kids and family entertained for weeks on end.

The answer is: Your Stirling Experience. This exciting collection of fun experiences has you covered, and then some.

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Your Stirling Experience is the essential summer website where you can book entire day trips, or even weekend outings, all in one place.

There are amazing experiences available across Stirling and the Trossachs, and there’s something for everyone. 

Whether you take a day trip with the family, you and the other half, or you and your mates, Your Stirling Experience has it all.

For those of you who love to get outside and enjoy the weather in the hills, there are walking tours. If it’s your first time you needn’t worry as Eternal Mountain will help, with taster hillwalking sessions and longer guided hikes.

In keeping with an outdoor experience, why not hop on board a Loch Lomond cruise? You’ll get the chance to spot otters, osprey and maybe even a swimming deer if you’re lucky.

Don’t forget to pack a picnic and a towel as you can be dropped off at Inchcailloch Island where you and the family can enjoy walks, meander through the nature rich treasure island and take a dip if you score a sunny day.

For the over 18s, there are whisky and gin experiences to be booked that are just a click away. A whisky tour at historic Glengoyne Distillery or a tipple at Stirling Distillery where you can sample lots of delicious gins are on offer and make a great day out with friends.

Stirling Distillery founder June McCann said: “Being bookable is more important than ever before and it’s brilliant to be part of a local, authentic collection that shows visitors the sheer breadth of experiences there are across Stirling while making it easier than ever to plan your visit, and maybe even entice people to stay another day to fit it all in.”

To really make a day of it, you can walk off the free drams on a guided Dark History tour, delving into Stirling’s grim and gritty dark history via tales of unsolved murders and grizzly grave-robbers.

For more underworld experiences, book an Old Town Jail tour or Escape Room escapade, in which you’re literally locked in a real Victorian prison cell and must solve puzzles to get out.

For an all-historic experience, two of Stirling’s historic monuments are must-sees if you want to really delve into the past. 

Stirling Castle, high on a volcanic outcrop, and The National Wallace Monument with Ochil Hills as its backdrop really take you back in time. And you can book them both via Your Stirling Experience.

A spokesman from Stirling – Alive with Scotland said: “With more exciting experiences being added every day, there is no excuse to stay home this summer.

“Stirling and the Trossachs has an abundance of outdoor shenanigans to enjoy and plenty of delightful activities for young and old to indulge in.” 

If you’re bringing the kids along, a visit to Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park is a no-brainer.

You can discover dinosaurs, birds of prey swooping past or become a keeper for the day. And don’t forget to finish off with the spectacular Safari drive-thru.

When you’re looking for something calming to take part in, local potter Whimsy in the Wild is the one to book.

She will teach you how to throw a bowl before she glazes and fires it so you can take home the perfect memento of Your Stirling Experience.

Running all through the summer, right through to October, Your Stirling Experience has heaps on for all ages to enjoy, and more activities are being added week by week.

To find out more, visit the Your Stirling Experience website and book a fun day out.

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