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A calendar of events for Stirling and The Campsies is available on the tourist board
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Blair Drummond Safari & Leisure Park
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Drive amongst wild animals,
boat safari round Chimp Island. Pet's farm, sealion shows, adventure playground.
Amusement galore! |
| 31 Mar - 1 Oct; 10.00-17.30
(last admission 16.30) |
| Adult £9; Children & Senior Citizens £5; Children under 3 years FREE. Includes most attractions. |
| Blair Drummond, by
Stirling, FK9 4UR |
| 01786 841456 |
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| A magnificent late 14th
century courtyard castle. Its most striking feature is the combination of tower gatehouse and hall. |
| All year. 1 Apr-30 Sept:
Mon-Sat 09.00-18.30; Sun 09.30-18.30. 1 Oct-31 Mar: Mon-Sat 09.30-16.30; Sun 14.00-16.30. Closed Thurs pm and Fri in winter. |
| Adult £2.30, concession
£1.75, child £1. (2002) |
| Doune |
| 01786 841742 |
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| Woodland and wetland
nature reserve with hides, picnic tables and a variety of accessible trails. For information contact Countryside Rangers
Service, Stirling Council. |
| All year. |
| Free |
| by Doune |
| 01786 442875 |
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| The Cathedral Museum |
| This museum houses a
fascinating array of ancient religious relics, including a 17th century death bell and fragments of choir stalls, one of
only two sets surviving from the middle ages. |
| May-Oct: Mon-Sat
10.00-12.30 14.00-16.30 |
| Cathedral Square,
Dunblane |
| 01786 823440 |
| The Cathedral |
| The lower part of the tower
is Romanesque, but the larger part of the building is of the 13th century. |
| All year. 1 Apr-30 Sept:
09.30-18.30. 1 Oct-31 Mar: 09.30-16.30. Closed Thurs pm and Fri in winter. |
| Cathedral Square, Dunblane |
| 01786 823388 |
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| Oldest private
library in Scotland. Now an international working library open to all members of the public. |
| May-Oct: Mon-Fri
10.00-12.30 & 14.00-16.30, or by appointment. |
| Free but donation
welcome. |
| Cathedral Square,
Dunblane |
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Culcreuch Castle & Country Park |
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| Magnificent 1600
acre parkland estate in breathtaking scenery. 700 year old Culcreuch is a unique opportunity to sample the historic
atmosphere of Central Scotland's oldest inhabited castle. |
| All year.
10.00-23.00. |
| Free |
| Fintry,
Stirlingshire, G63 0LW |
| 01360 860555 |
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| The west flowing
River Endrick rises in the Fintry Hills, in sight of the east feeding Carron Valley Reservoir. Some 2 miles east of
Fintry village, the Endrick cascades 94ft over rocky ledges in a famed waterfall - The Loup of Fintry. |
| B818, nr Fintry |
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| Scotland's most
beautiful distillery. Tours, tasting, nosing sessions, heritage room, Slainte Mhath shop, on A81 between Stirling
and Glasgow. |
| All year,
except between Christmas and New Year. Mon-Sat 10.00-16.00 (all year), Sun 12.00-16.00 (Apr-Nov). Tours start on the
hour. |
| Glengoyne tour
£3, VIP tour £4, under 18 no charge. Nosing session and VIP tour £10. |
| Dumgoyne, nr
Killearn, Glasgow, G63 9LB |
| 01360 550254 |
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| One of
Scotland's best known potteries, established 1969 - fine handmade stoneware. Try your hand at throwing in July and
August. |
| All year.
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 12.00-17.00. |
| Muirhall
Farm, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 4EW |
| 01324 554430 |
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