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Date spot in Stirling

Airthrey Loch and the Macrobert

Walk round Airthrey Loch on the University of Stirling campus, then see a film or a show at the Macrobert Arts Centre.

Airthrey Loch in autumn, with orange trees along the shore and a wooded hill behind

University of Stirling, Causewayhead Road

Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA

Why it's a good date: A walk with swans and the Ochils behind, then something to watch, all in one place. The Macrobert has a cinema, theatre and café bar, so it works in the rain too.

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Photo: Euan Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)

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  • The Allan Water flowing past a riverside lawn and trees in yellow and red autumn colour

    Bridge of Allan

    Bridge of Allan, three miles north of Stirling

    Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HR

    Take the short trip to the old spa town for a walk along the Allan Water and coffee or lunch on Henderson Street.

    Why it's a good date: A slower, village-feel afternoon with plenty of independent cafés and pubs. It's on the train line, so nobody has to drive, and it's the natural place to finish after Dumyat.

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    Photo: Doug Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)

  • Doune Castle's tall stone gatehouse tower and curtain wall on a grassy mound, with a Saltire flying

    Doune Castle

    Doune, eight miles north-west of Stirling

    Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune FK16 6EA

    Drive or take the bus to the 14th-century castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Outlander and Game of Thrones.

    Why it's a good date: The audio guide is narrated by Terry Jones, which sets the tone. It's one of the busiest castles in the area, so book ahead, then walk along the River Teith afterwards.

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    Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)

  • Blair Drummond Safari Park

    Blair Drummond, six miles north-west of Stirling

    Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UR
    • Activity
    • Outdoors
    • Out of town

    Drive through the reserves past zebras, rhinos and lions, then walk round the rest of the park on foot.

    Why it's a good date: It brings out the big kid in both of you. The park closes in the depths of winter, so check the season before you go, and make it a full day.

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