Beheading Stone. — Attraction in Scotland

With a fairly steep incline on a tarmac pathway which would be managed by a mobility scooter you'll be rewarded, on a clear day with spectacular views, Knockhill, King Arthur's seat, a glimpse of the new Forth road bridge, the mountains beyond Aberfoyle and Callander and of course over to Wallace monument and across the burgh of Stirling and the valley where Flanders moss lies. The two cannons sited on the viewpoint point over toward Cambuskenneth where the ruins of the Abbey still stand and in the foreground you'll see the Stirling boating clubhouse, further left the old Stirling bridge itself. There are benches where you can sit and rest while you enjoy the view. This climb wouldn't be recommended for someone with proper health unless in a electric buggy. The pathway is wide enough for a double child buggy, there are no bins at the stone/cannons so please discard any litter at the bottom of the hill where bins are available. Sainsbury's supermarket is close by if you wish to frequent the café or Baynes bakers for a quick bite which incidentally sits not far from the old...

Interesting bit of history! It's a little out of the main walk in Stirling, but isn't too far if you want to have a little trot around.

There isn't terribly much to see on the way, but the walk is pleasant and not too steep, our young daughter did it easily. We walked the full loop around one side then back to the castle, you could make it shorter if you did an in and...

An interesting if rather morbid piece of history, believed to have been used for capital punishment in the 15th century. Now protected within a metal cage, it's worth a look if you've got some time to kill in Stirling. The walk up Mote Hill is fairly easy, with good views at the top and information boards at the summit covering the...