At the heart of the nation geographically, historically and emotionally, Stirling was Scotland's ancient capital, seat of Kings and parliament, and has always aspired to greatness. This was ratified in 2002 HM Queen Elizabeth II granted six UK towns city status to mark her Golden Jubilee, Stirling's bid was one of the successful ones. In May the Queen visited the new city to present the letters patent to Provost Tommy Brookes.

There are a great many placesof interest in this our city, but how many of them do we actaully go and see?

Stirling Churches - 11 churches representing various denominations including an islamic centre and salvation army halls
Stirling Castle - Stirling Castle is by far the grandest of all of Scotland's castles and one of the most popular visitor attractions in the country, it is located 250 feet above the plateaux on an extinct volcano. Open - All year seven days a week
Wallace Monument - The National Wallace Monument is packed with fascinating exhibits and displays - so come and visit one of the country's most magnificent sights, and meet Scotland's national hero - William Wallace.
Cambuskenneth - Originally known as the Abbey of St Mary or the Abbey of Stirling, Cambuskenneth Abbey was closely involved with the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Albert Halls - The Albert Halls have been at the heart of the town's artistic and civic life, attracting many high profile concerts and conferences and acting as a focus for the Stirling community.
Tolbooth/Stirling Old Town Jail - the squalor of The Tolbooth Jail didn't offer much comfort for Stirling's unfortunate prisoners in the 1840s, when it was condemned as the 'worst jail in Britain'.
Mars Wark - The shell of a splendid renaissance style town house is all that remains of a once, grand building at the top of the Old Town.
Argyl's Lodgings - Scotland's finest surviving renaissance mansion. A 17th Century town residence built around 1630 by Sir William Alexander, founder of Nova Scotia and Viscount Canada. He became Secretary of State for Scotland and was appointed the first Earl of Stirling.
Holy Rude - The name Church of the Holy Rude was first given to a church that stood on this site in the 1130s. "Holy Rude" means Holy Cross, and this is one of Scotland’s most important medieval churches, dating from 1456.
Smith Gallery - The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is the focus for the history and material culture of the Stirling area, the main display called "The Stirling Story" explores the history of the town over the past Millennium.