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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Stirling

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

Updated December 3, 2021

Unusual Attractions in Stirling

Stirling, Scotland

Beheading Stone

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

Stirling, Scotland

Martyrs' Memorial

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

Stirling, Scotland

Grave Robbing Headstone

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

Stirling, Scotland

The Star Pyramid

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

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.

Stirling, Scotland

The Bastion & Thieves Pot

Hidden in this modern shopping center is a relic of 16th-century capital punishment.

Stirling, Scotland

The Lion's Den

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

Stirling, Scotland

Mar's Wark

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

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