Date spot in Stirling
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Browse the free town museum and gallery, home to what's thought to be the world's oldest football, plus Scottish paintings and local history.
Why it's a good date: Small and friendly, with plenty of odd treasures, so it's a good rain plan. It sits right by the start of the Back Walk, so you can go straight up to the castle if the weather clears.
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Airthrey Loch and the Macrobert
University of Stirling, Causewayhead Road
Address: Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LAWalk round Airthrey Loch on the University of Stirling campus, then see a film or a show at the Macrobert Arts Centre.
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.
Photo: Euan Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan, three miles north of Stirling
Address: Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4HR- Café
- Cheap and cheerful
- Out of town
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.
Photo: Doug Lee, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Doune Castle
Doune, eight miles north-west of Stirling
Address: Doune Castle, Castle Hill, Doune FK16 6EA- Trip
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
- Out of town
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.
Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
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