We’re approaching midsummer, and it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy Scotland’s great outdoors at its warmest. For the very best in summer outdoor activities around Stirling, read on …
Exploring the ancient and atmospheric streets of Stirling’s Old Town
Trout fishing with Scotia fishing in stunning surroundings
Stirling Walking tours: Discover the City of Stirling on foot with this acclaimed guided sightseeing tour. Experienced guides (in full period costume) will reveal Stirling’s Old Town to you with comedy, drama and unforgettable storytelling. Exploring Stirling’s most fascinating nooks and crannies, Stirling Walking Tours have become a Stirling ‘must-do’ for visitors, invariably gaining brilliant reviews on Trip Advisor and getting to the finals of the VisitScotland Thistle Awards. Read more about them in our blog here https://www.stirlingselfcatering.co.uk/blog/stirling-walking-tours/ and book on their website here: http://www.stirlingwalkingtours.com/
Scotia Fishing: This innovative company promises to deliver ‘Scottish fishing at its best’ by creating bespoke fishing trips and events throughout Scotland. Offering fishing in Stirling, Perthshire, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Skye and the Borders, Scotia Fishing can take you to your location, will provide premium equipment, professional guides, photography, and even bring along your lunch too. Fish for salmon, pike, trout and grayling, or go saltwater for sea-trout, pollock and bass. Tempted? For more information, visit: http://scotiafishing.com/
Stirling Golf Club and Brucefields Family Golf Centre: With inspiring backdrops of Stirling Old Town and Castle, Stirling Golf Club deservedly claims its course to be one of the most picturesque in Scotland. Centrally located in the City’s prestigious King’s Park, the Golf Club welcomes visitors to its quality 18-hole course, with stunning views all round. They’ve a handy tee-time booking system for visitors on their website too. See: http://www.stirlinggolfclub.com/. If you hope to introduce your children to golf in friendly surroundings, then Brucefields Family Golf Centre is for you. This 9-hole golf course just outside Bannockburn offers a comprehensive range of facilities and support services for all members of the family, whether they’re learners or experienced players. And there are some pretty good views to be enjoyed on the way round. There’s golf tuition, a driving range and a bistro bar too. More details here, and be sure to drop in to their Family Fun Day this weekend, Saturday 11 June: http://www.brucefields.co.uk/
Biking and Segway: For visitors who want to up the adrenaline, Wild Biking Scotland operate from Aberfoyle, just a 30-minute drive from Stirling city centre. This ‘bring your own bike’ outfit can cater for pretty much anyone who wants to explore the region on two wheels, and can tailor routes to any level. While they don’t normally provide bikes or helmets, both can be arranged with some advance warning. For more information, see their website: http://www.wildbikingscotland.com/ Or, if you fancy eating up the miles in Perthshire, have a look at Segway Ecosse, http://www.segway-ecosse.com/ based in Blair Atholl. You’ll get a full tutorial on segway riding, followed by an exciting, safe and professionally guided tour of some of the area’s most stunning scenery, all aboard a rugged Segway X2.
Wellsfield Equestrian Centre: Every family has a pony-mad member, and perhaps one of the best places to ride around Stirling is at Wellsfield Farm, just 6 miles from the City centre, where you’ll find around 25 very happy riding school horses and ponies. As well as lessons, the centre provides pony rides, ‘loan a pony’ schemes, and hacking, all delivered by BHS certified instructors. There’s a coffee shop too, with some pretty tempting cakes. For more information on the centre, see: http://www.wellsfield.co.uk/equestriancentre.aspx
See Stirlingshire from horseback
Tee off with inspiring views at Brucefields Family Golf Centre
Photo credits:
- Stirling Walking Tours: Image courtesy of Stirling Walking Tours www.stirlingwalkingtours.com
- Scotia Fishing: Image courtesy of Callum Conner Photography for Scotia Fishing http://www.callumconner.com/
- Brucefields Family Golf Centre course: Image Couresy of Brucefields Family Golf Centre: http://www.brucefields.co.uk/