Best Stirling holiday apartments

More than any other Scottish town, Stirling lays fair claim to being the gateway to the Highlands. Renting a holiday apartment in Stirling is the perfect base from which to begin a Highland holiday while still being within easy reach of the exciting cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Renting holiday accommodation in Stirling from 9flats lets you stay among the local population, rather than being isolated with other tourists in a soulless hotel. Indeed, a holiday apartment in Stirling is just like couchsurfing in Stirling but with the greater privacy and comfort of your very own room or private apartment. You will be able to experience this historic Scottish city from a local’s perspective, shopping and eating where they do and learning about the city as tourists cannot do. You may even pick up a few tips for your stay from your hosts.

Exploring the area from your holiday apartment in Stirling

Stirling is a compact and walkable city with great transport links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth; all are well within an hour’s journey by rail or road. The town itself is formed around the volcanic plug on top of which sits Stirling Castle. This ancient fortress is open to the public and was once the seat of Scottish kings. From the castle you can see right across central Scotland, with the imposing tower of the Wallace Monument prominent to the east. Beneath the castle the old town descends towards the winding Forth river recalling the city’s past as an ancient port town. Stirling is also a university town and the nearby campus means that the small city is full of atmospheric pubs and affordable eateries. The MacRobert arts centre at the university has a diverse programme of theatre, cinema and exhibitions and is open to the public.

Choosing your holiday accommodation in Stirling and surrounding area

Just 10 miles to the northwest of Stirling, a holiday apartment in Callander will place you on the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park, which is a superb area for all sorts of outdoor activities and in Loch Lomond has the largest expanse of fresh water in the UK. If travelling by car, Blair Drummond Safari Park is just a few miles away and provides a great day out and the incongruous sight of lions roaming the Scottish countryside. Some 30 miles to the east meanwhile, a holiday apartment in St Andrews will see you staying at this beautiful old seaside town and the world’s home of golf.

Moving on from Stirling

A short trip to the southeast will give you the opportunity to stay at a holiday apartment in Edinburgh and experience Scotland’s vibrant and cultural capital. If you have enjoyed that Celtic charm, why not rent a holiday apartment in Dublin and enjoy the craic in Ireland’s capital city. Wherever your travels take you, 9flats offers authentic accommodation to enhance your travel experience. So, next time your travel bug bites be sure to book your accommodation here at 9flats.