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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Stirling

11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Stirling, Scotland

Updated December 3, 2021

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Beheading Stone.

Stirling, Scotland

Beheading Stone

Legend says this rock was once a chopping block for public executions.
Resurrectionist.

Stirling, Scotland

Grave Robbing Headstone

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.
Martyrs’ Memorial.

Stirling, Scotland

Martyrs' Memorial

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
The Star Pyramid

Stirling, Scotland

The Star Pyramid

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.
The World’s Oldest Football

Stirling, Scotland

The World's Oldest Football

Tucked away in this local museum is a piece of sporting equipment that dates to the 16th-century.
Mar’s Wark

Stirling, Scotland

Mar's Wark

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.
The King and Queen’s Knots

Stirling, Scotland

The King's Knot

These formal gardens were designed to be admired from the vantage point of the castle.
The Lion’s Den

Stirling, Scotland

The Lion's Den

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.
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