Information
Open All Year
Tel: 01786 473 442
“we want you to remember the smiles”
Reception opening hours 7am - 11pm daily. Night porter between
11pm - 2am for late check-in.
Catering: Meals served: Continental
Breakfast 7:30 - 9am, Cooked Breakfast 7:45 - 9am
Evening Meals 6:30pm - 8pm (24hr notice is required for all
catering). This is a licensed
hostel.
Parking: limited parking spaces,
accommodating only 8 cars max.
Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of
our hostels.
Local Attractions
Airth Highland Games
Held late July each year
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Alloa Tower
Ancestral home of the Earls of
Mar, Alloa Tower is one of Scotland’s largest surviving medieval
tower houses
Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP
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Alva Games
The last surviving sports and games to be run in Clackmannanshire,
always held on the second Saturday in July
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Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
The
Regimental Museum is situated within the Regimental HQ at Stirling
Castle
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Argyll's Lodging
Magnificent historical
town house near Stirling Castle: Historic Scotland
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Website
Bannockburn Visitor Centre
Possible site of one of the most famous battles in Scotland's
history
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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Blair Drummond, by Stirling FK9 4UR
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The Bridge of Allan Brewery
Company
Working Micro-Brewery and Visitor
Centre
The Brewhouse, Queens Lane, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NY
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Bridge of Allan Highland Games
Held early
August each year
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Castle Campbell
Castle near Dollar in the heart of the Ochils, ran by Historic
Scotland
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Clackmannan Tower
A fine 14th-century keep
enlarged in the 15th century
Clackmannan village near Alloa off the A907
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Dollar Glen
This wooded glen provides
spectacular walks to Castle Campbell
Dollar FK14 7PP
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Website
Dunblane Museum
The Cross, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0AQ
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Dollar Museum
A wide-ranging collection illustrating all aspects of the
history of Dollar
Castle Campbell Hall, High Street, Dollar FK14 7AY
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Website
Doune Castle
Well preserved castle, used
in a Monty Python film, ran by Historic Scotland
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Website
Dunblane Cathedral
Magnificent church that
has seen many changes over the centuries, ran by Historic
Scotland
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Menstrie Castle
Four Hundred year old house that belonged to the Clan MacAllister
and 1st Earl of Stirling
Castle Street, Menstrie FK10 1DS
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The Pineapple
Superb garden folly in the
shape of a huge pineapple
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Sterling Mills
Designer Outlet Village.
Devonvale, Tillicoutry, Near Stirling, FK13 6HQ
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Wallace Monument
Towering Victorian monument to William Wallace
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Eating out
Stirling is full of exciting restaurants and many are near
wonderful historic attractions such as Stirling Castle
The Portcullis
Tel 01786 472290
Traditional Scottish restaurant
The Portcullis, Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EG
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Smiling Jacks
If you like Mexican food
you’ll love Smiling Jacks with excellent food and great
atmosphere.
17 Barnton Street, Stirling, FK8 1HF
Tel: 01786 462809
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The City Walls
The stylish pub serves a
varied and appetising menu from 12-9pm
Back Walk, Stirling (10% off all food with SYHA membership
card)
Tel: 01786 451063
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Beanscene
40 King Street, Stirling,
Scotland, FK8 1AY
Tel: 01786 451472
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Hermann's Restaurant
Set in the old town of Stirling close to Stirling Castle, and
combines a lovely flavour of Austria with Scotland's finest
produce
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The Riverhouse
A unique structure, landscaped gardens and it's very own lake, an
imaginative menu make a dining experience with a difference
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Khushis
A restaurant offering beatifully
prepared indian food in modern surroundings (staff favourite)
Tel: 01786 470999
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Website
Nicky Tams
Bar and Bothy A proper scottish
pub conveniently situated on the tourist route to the castle. A
warm and friendly atmosphere with home-cooked Scottish food served
daily
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The Bank
A very classy restaurant that
offers both the cream of Scottish produce and an interesting twist
from the Continent at affordable prices
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Sportsters
A casual restaurant serving
delicious American cuisine at resonable prices
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Website
Papa Joe's
A family run business with a
long history of 70 years in scotland. Papa Joe's serves the most
delicious steaks in Stirling and the atmosphere is amazing
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City
Church of the Holy Rude
Historic church
close to Stirling Castle
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King’s Knot
The earthworks of a splendid
formal garden, possibly made in 1628 for Charles I
Below Castle rock, Stirling
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Mar’s Wark
The facade of a remarkable
Renaissance mansion
Castle Wynd, Stirling
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Stirling Castle
One of the best castles to
visit in Scotland, ran by Historic Scotland
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Stirling Highland Games
Held mid-July each
year
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Stirling Old Bridge
A handsome bridge built in the 15th or early 16th century
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Stirling Old Town Jail
An intriguing attraction for visitors to Stirling, STB 5 Star
Attractio
St. John Street, Stirling FK8 1EAn
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Stirling Smith Art Gallery and
Museum
Changing exhibitions on the history and
culture of Stirling
40 Albert Place, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2RQ
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Families
- Family Friendly
- Private and family rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Excellent self-catering facilities
- Pool table
- TV lounge
We understand better than anyone the implications of
travelling with young children. That is why we are doing all we can
to make your hostelling experience memorable for all the right
reasons.
Children and families are welcome at all our hostels, although we
have highlighted a number of hostels within our network as
being “Family Hostels” as they are particularly well-suited to
travelling with and entertaining younger children.
Family hostels not only have private rooms available, many
with en-suite facilities, they also carry practical items such as
travel cots, high chairs, microwaves and toys. In addition there is
normally a TV and games room as well as extensive private gardens
on site where the kids can let off some steam. Close to great
attractions and activities, these family hostels offer a great base
from which to explore the area. Our helpful staff are a great
source of knowledge on places to visit and things to see and
do.
Hostelling is a very friendly and relaxed way to travel and
our ethos actively involves children.
Groups
Bannockburn Heritage
Centre
The exhibition brings the Wars of Independence
to life, commemorating Robert the Bruce's victory at The Battle of
Bannockburn in 1314.
Glasgow Road, Stirling FK7 OLJ
Tel: 01786 812664
Blair Drummond Safari
Park
Scotland's only Safari Park is overlooked by
Blair Drummond House and home to a multitude of animals
including elephants, lions, tigers and Sea Lions. A great day out
for all the family.
Blair Drummond, by Stirling, FK9 4UR
Tel: 01786
841456
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Falkirk
Wheel
A boat-lift designed to connect the Union
Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal 25 m and part of the
Millennium Link Project which links the east and west coasts of
Scotland with an inland waterway. Boat trips are on offer out
throughout the day.
Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk FK1 4RS
Tel: 08700 500 208
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Calendar House
This impressive mansion features an exhibition
that reveals the 900 year history of the house. Sample freshly
cooked delicacies in the restored working kitchen, visit period
shops or delve into history in the Victorian Library.
Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR
Tel: 01324 503770
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Mariner Centre
The Mariner Centre has something for everyone
from the leisure pool to the fully equipped fitness.
Glasgow Road, Falkirk FK1 4HJ
Tel: 01324 503750
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Stirling
Castle
One of the country’s grandest and most popular
visitor attractions with excellent historical displays, a
recreation of the 16th century kitchens with sensory and
interactive exhibits and home to the Regimental Museum of the
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Stirling Castle, Esplanade, Stirling, FK8
1EJ
Tel: 01786 450 000
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Wallace
Monument
Packed with fascinating exhibits and displays
it is one of the country's most magnificent sights, and a fitting
reminder of national hero ,William Wallace.
Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Causewayhead,
Stirling FK9 5LF
Tel: 01786 472140
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Stirling Ice
Rink
Stirling Ice Rink was opened in 1980 to cater
for ice sport's needs in Central Scotland. Over the years the
rink has become home to many clubs from the Central Belt and
surrounding areas, who use the rinks facilities for Curling, Ice
Hockey, Speed Skating and Figure Skating as well as this the rink
also hosts Public Skating every Weekend.
Stirling Ice Rink, Williamfield, Stirling FK7
9HQ
Tel: 01786 450 389
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Walkers
Moderate walks
Back Walk & Gowanhill, Stirling
A
relatively short walk around the walls of the ancient Royal Burgh
of Stirling
Distance: 1.75kms/1.09mls, Duration: 2hrs
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Route
Alva Glen
A short strenuous walk, up a
narrow winding glen in the Ochil Hills
Distance: 1.75kms/1.09mls, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Route
Abbey Craig to Stirling
A shortish walk from one of Scotland's most dramatic
monuments
Distance: 2kms/1.25mls, Duration: 1hr
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Route
Menstrie to Tillicoultry
A gentle walk
along the lower slopes of the Ochil Hills
Distance: 6.4km/4mls, Duration: 2 1/2hrs
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Fallin Cycleway
The cycleway from the
Fallin Bing to Millhall Road in Stirling
Distance: 3.2kms/2mls, Duration: 3/4hr
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Old Doune Road and Kilbryde (Dunblane)
A
pleasant stroll along the ancient road to Doune and return via
Kilbryde Chapel.
Distance: .63km/3.9mls, Duration: 2hrs
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Waterfall Walk, Gargunnock
This is an
extension of the "Under the Craigs" walk
Distance: 3.5km/2.2mls, Duration: 1 1/4hrs, Height Gain: 150
metres/495 feet
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Mine Woods (Bridge of Allan)
A pleasant
walk with lots of intersting facts about the area along the
way
Distance: 3.5 km/2.2mls, Duration: 1hrs, Height Gain: 90 metres/297
feet
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Cornton from Bridge of Allan
A pleasant walk filled with history along the Bridge of Allan
comunity paths
Distance: 4.8kms/3mls, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Darn Road from Dunblane
A pleasant walk by
the banks of the picturesque Allan Water
Distance: 6.9kms/4.3mls, Duration: 2 1/4hrs
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Mill Glen Trail
This is a short walk
popular with local people and visitors alike
Distance: 1.75km/1.09mls, Duration: 1hr
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Route
Little Carse Route (Bridge of Allan)
An
interesting walk with lots of old features to spot
Distance: 4.5km/2.8mls, Duration: 1 1/4hrs
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Ochil Hills - Dollar Glen
This route rises
through the western side of Dollar Glen
Distance: 8km/5mls, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 280 metres/924
feet
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Ochil Hills: Blairlogie - Dumyat -
Blairlogie
From the attractive village of Blairlogie, the route ascends
Dumyat
Distance: 8.86km/5.5mls, Duration: 3hrs, Height Gain: 250
metres/825 feet
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Abbey Criag and Wallace Monument (Bridge of
Allan)
A pleasant walk to the Wallace Monument via
the grounds of Stirling University
Distance: 8kms/5mls, Duration: 2 1/4hrs, Height Gain: 100
metres/330 feet
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Bridge of Allan to Blairlogie
A pleasant
walk filled with history along the Bridge of Allan comunity
paths
Distance: 4.5kms/2.8mls, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Lewis Hill, North Third (near Stirling)
An
easy walk to the summit of Lewis Hill (266 m), with magnificent
views on a clear day
Distance: 2.5km/1.6mls, Duration: 3/4hrs, Height Gain: 40
metres/132 feet
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Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire
At the
heart of Gartmorn Dam Country Park this walk has gentle
gradients
Distance: 4kms/2.5mls, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 10 metres/33
feet
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Route
Gallamuir Wood, Cowie
A signposted track
from Ochilview leading to Gallamuir Wood
Distance: 1.6kms/1mile Duration: 1/2hr
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Fallin - Throsk
The link between Fallin
and Throsk through fields has great views of the Forth
Distance: 2kms/1.25mls, Duration: 1/2hr
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The Limekilns Trail, North Third (near
Stirling)
A walk through unusual woodland, and a
glimpse of a long vanished industry
Distance: 3.5km/2.2mls, Duration: 1 1/4hrs, Height Gain: 105
metres/346.5 feet
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The Craig's Trail, North Third (near
Stirling)
A memorable route along a cliff top path,
returning through attractive woodland
Distance: 5km/3.1mls, Duration: 1 1/2hr, Height Gain: 120
metres/396 feet
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Dunblane to Sheriffmuir
This walk starts
in the historic city of Dunblane and climbs the edge of the Ochil
Hills
Distance: 8kms/5mls, Duration: 2 1/2hrs
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Route
Darn Road from Bridge of Allan
A pleasant
walk with lots of interesting features on it
Distance: 4.5kms/2.8mls, Duration: 1 1/4hrs
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Darn Road & Glen Road, Bridge of
Allan
A popular local route which follows the Allan
Water
Distance: 8kms/5mls, Duration: 2 1/2hrs, Height Gain: 110
metres/363 feet
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Route
Baxter's Loan (Dunblane)
An easy circular walk around Dunblane with views west over the
Braes of Doune
Distance: 4.8kms/3mls, Duration: 1 1/2hrs,
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Bannockburn
A
short/medium walk from the most famous battlefield in
Scotland
Distance: 3.25kms/2mls, Duration: 1 1/2hrs
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Route
Ashfield and Kinbuck from Dunblane
An easy
walk by the magnificent Allan Water to Kinbuck via Ashfield
Distance: 10.6kms/6.6.4mls, Duration: 3 1/2hrs
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Ashfield - Auchinlay Road from
Dunblane
A pleasant circular walk to the planned mill
village of Ashfield
Distance: 6.4kms/4mls, Duration: 2hrs
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Around Stirling
The walk follows part of
the Historic Trail around Old Town Stirling
Distance: 10.47kms/6.5mls, Duration: 3 1/4hrs, Height Gain: 180
metres/594 feet
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Alva Glen Loop
The walk heads up Dollar
Glen before steeply ascending Craig Leith
Distance: 2.27kms/1.4mls, Duration: 3/4hrs, Height Gain: 194
metres/640 feet
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Disclaimer: All
walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can
hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like
to acknowledge the British
Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC
recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a
danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be
responsible for their own actions".
Wildlife
Red Kites, goldeneye, wigeon, heron, greylag goose, roe deer,
buzzard, woodpecker, orchids, orprey, moorland and woodland birds,
flora and fauna
Gartmorn Dam Country Park
Scotland’s
oldest reservoir dating back to 1713
Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, FK10 3AZ
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Argaty Red Kites
Scotland’s only red kite
feeding station. Enjoy guided walks and learn about farming
and conservation
Lerrocks Farm, Argaty, Doune, FK16 6EJ
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Queen Elizabeth Forest
Park
Bird of prey viewing centre with vive CCTV of
ospreys and other wildlife
On the Duke’s Pass (A81) just outside Aberfoyle
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Flanders Moss NNR
This reserve is a relic
of what must have been one of the largest lowland bog areas in
Britain
2 miles south of Thornhill
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Website