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The River Forth is a major river in central Scotland, 47 km long, which drains into the North Sea on the east coast of the country. Its drainage basin covers much of Stirlingshire in Scotland's Central Belt. The city’s castle is located at a strategic crossing point of the river. From Stirling, the River Forth flows east through charming towns including Cambus, Alloa and Airth before reaching Kincardine and widening into the Firth of Forth.Address : River Forth, United Kingdom
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Blair Drummond Safari ParkBlair Drummond Safari Park is a family visitor attraction located near Stirling in Scotland. It opened to the public on 15 May 1970 and is home to over 350 animals, many of which roam freely or are kept in large enclosures in the 120-acre estate. The Safari Park is open from mid March until the end of October each year. The park is one of Scotland's busiest tourist attractions.
Briarlands FarmBriarlands is a working mixed farm, featuring a shop selling regional produce, a kitchen serving a selection of home baking and an outdoor maze. It contains a funyard that contains jumping pillows, a specially designed low energy exercise program for both children and adults. This area also contains a straw mountain tower for kids to climb, go karts, a tyre maze, sand pit and football skills game.
Doune CastleDoune Castle is one of the most complete Medieval castles that you will find in Scotland. It is a labyrinth of rooms connected by spiral staircases and narrow doorways. The castle courtyard and cellar, including display, is accessible via a steep, cobbled tunnel. Assisted access is possible for the determined, but is difficult. Visitors can touch a number of stone features, such as the well in the courtyard.
Deanston DistilleryDeanston distillery is a Single Malt Scotch whisky distillery located on the banks of the River Teith, eight miles from the historic town of Stirling, at the gateway to the dramatic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. It is the largest distillery owned by Scotch whisky producer Distell Group Limited, who also own Bunnahabhain Distillery on the Isle of Islay and Tobermory distillery on the Isle of Mull.
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental MuseumThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum traces over 200 years of one of Scotland’s elite military regiments - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The Museum traces the history of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders up to the time of their amalgamation in 1881 when they became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment and thereafter to the present day.
Robert the Bruce StatueThe statue of Robert the Bruce on the esplanade at Stirling Castle, Stirling, is a 1876 work sculpted by Andrew Currie and designed by illustrator George Cruikshank. As of 2020, the statue is featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note. The stone sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce in chain mail with his hand on the pommel of his sword. To the back side is his shield and axe. On the plinth is a shield with a lion rampant. The figure faces south, towards the location of the Battle of Bannockburn. The
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