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Stirlingshire is located along the river Forth, in the south central part of Scotland, between Edinburgh and Glascow. Like numerous Scottish locations, the county was developed around a castle fortress. As early as the 11th century, the strategic site, built on a 250 foot elevation, provided a military and royal stronghold between the highlands and the lowlands. The renovated medieval castle fortress was home to centuries of Scottish royalty including Alexander I, Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. Along with the castle fortress lies the carefully manicured Queen Anne garden.
Sterlingshire is a combination of old and new as many medieval buildings and landmarks remain intact. The county is comprised of dozens of cities, towns and villages to explore along with numerous walking paths leading to historic sites, eclectic shops and restaurants. Bridge of Allan proudly displays the National Wallace Monument, which commemorates the famous freedom fighter, and is home to the Stirling University. The town was a favourite destination to many Victorian authors including Charles Dickens and Robert Louis Stevenson. Doune is a farming village where small arms and pistols were once manufactured, and the local castle was the filming location for the TV show Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
The picturesque landscape of Stirlingshire is varied from valleys to mountains with forests, lochs and rivers. The town of Callandar is one of the gateways to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, located in the majestic Scottish Highlands. Biking, hiking and walking paths encompass the area along with picnic destinations. The waterways provide the opportunity for various water activities and sports including boat tours.
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