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Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Christmas
The Stirling Highland Hotel
A handsome Victorian building complete with an ancient observatory, the 4-star Stirling Highland Hotel is situated in the heart of Stirling, a city known as the Gateway to the Highlands. Built in 1854 as the city’s High School, the hotel is less than half a mile from historic Stirling Castle and the Old Town, and within easy reach of the Bannockburn Heritage Centre and Stirling Old Bridge. A warm festive welcome and excellent facilities will ensure you celebrate Christmas in fine Scottish style.
Facilities
The Scholars Restaurant
The Courtyard Bar
Swimming pool
Health Club
Working Observatory
Wi-Fi.
Included excursions
Stirling Castle (Christmas Eve)
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Stirling is one of Scotland’s most historically and architecturally important stone castles, and was a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens. Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle, and you can admire the refurbished Royal Palace – childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace’s lavish design drew on European Renaissance fashions to show off James V’s power. Explore the recreated palace interiors as they may have looked when the Scottish king’s grand scheme was complete.
Location
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Stirling’s reputation as one of the great principal royal strongholds in the Kingdom of Scotland is legendary. It was declared a royal burgh by David I between 1124 and 1127, and the city is one of Scotland’s most historic and cultural significance places. What better place to experience a traditional Scottish Christmas than in this celebrated city with its beautifully preserved Old Town, 17th-century townhouses and impressive castle twinkling with lights.
Out and about
There is so much history to explore in Stirling, from the beautifully preserved Old Town with its treasure trove of historic buildings and cobbled streets, to mighty Stirling Castle which offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Visit the National Wallace Monument, Stirling’s famous landmark which stands just outside Stirling above the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. Explore the nearby Bannockburn Visitor Centre on Christmas Eve, the scene of Robert the Bruce’s pivotal triumph over the English in 1314, and if you want to travel further afield, the area offers a variety of historic trails and walks including The Wallace Way and the Stirling Castle circular to scenic river walks along to Cambuskenneth Abbey.
Address
Spittal St, Stirling FK8 1DU
Hotel details
Meals are served in the Scholars Restaurant. On Christmas Day you can enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.
Breakfast is available between 0800-1000
Lunch is available between 1300-1500
Dinner is available between 1830-2030
The bar is open between 1000-2400
Tea and coffee are available all day. Biscuits are available in the main lobby bar from 1700.
There are 96 rooms, each with:
Tea and coffee-making facilities
TV
Welcome drinks reception
Two nights of live entertainment
Stirling Castle (Christmas Eve)
Important information
§Travel insurance is underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited, subject to medical screening. A price reduction will be applied if the included travel insurance is not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover (cancellation rights) is provided by Saga and is only available when taking out the included insurance. Read more