Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

Overview

Originally created as a sold-out Halloween special event, we're excited to offer this as a private tour. Do something different on your trip to Stirling! Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Discover Stirling's darker history, walking through Stirling's graveyard and spooky streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history. From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the creepy history of Stirling, Scotland's city with a long, dark history. See some of the stories you will discover below. Tour highlights: The witch trials of Stirling The plague and death Holy Rude cemetery The grave robbers of Stirling …& much more!

Itinerary

1. Stirling Old Town Jail

   Meet your guide and discover the grim facade of Stirling Old Town Jail and the surprising truth hidden in its hulking exterior

   · 10 min· Admission not included

2. View the Stirling Youth Hostel with new eyes when you hear about the secrets buried in its grounds

   · 10 min· Admission not included

3. Venture onto the Back Walk (if you dare!) to admire the best preserved city walls in the UK, and learn how they have protected the residents of Stirling

   · 10 min

4. Stirling Broad Street Cannons

   The historic heart of the Old Town, you can look at the street with new eyes as you hear stories of torture, execution and the filth that once covered this beautiful street

   · 10 min

5. Look upon the Tolbooth with new eyes as your guide reveals the horrors that happened inside this beautiful building and the executions that took place where you now stand

   · 10 min· Admission not included

6. Mar's Wark

   Examine the ruins of Mar's Lodging to reveal it's once-luxurious carvings and its tragic past

   · 10 min· Admission not included

7. Cowane's Hospital

   Keep an wary eye on the statue of local hero John Cowane - was he really as charitable and godly as he seemed?

   · 10 min· Admission not included

8. Church of the Holy Rude

   View the scarred church, and traverse the Old Kirkyard to reveal some of the secrets of the gravestones

   · 10 min

9. Stirling Castle

   Finish the tour on Stirling Castle Esplanade with the grisly tale of the Battle of Stirling Bridge and reveal the truth about William Wallace

   · 10 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Please show your guide your confirmation on arrival

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Product code: 170317P5

Activity offered by Walking Tours in Stirling via Viator.