6 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Stirling (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking to for a fun and free day out, then check out these things to do with the kids in Stirling. Whether it's stepping back in time at Cambuskenneth Abbey, or letting off steam at Loch Lomond, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
A large, picturesque loch with plenty of places for a beautiful walk. The visitor centre at Balmaha has activities, a play area, and toilets.
Learn some local history, with loads to keep kids entertained including dressing up, colouring and brass rubbing stations, and outdoor musical instruments in the biodiversity garden.
The resting place of King James 3rd, and his wife Queen Margaret. It was built in about 1140, and was the setting for Robert the Bruce's parliaments in 1314, and 1326. The grounds and ground floor are open to visitors from April to September.
A 2 mile scenic walk around the old town walls of Stirling. passing through woods, scrub and grasslands, and then up Gowan Hill to the beheading stone, cannons, and beautiful views.
Delightful, and unexpected, the Pineapple was built in 1761 as a summerhouse. Now you can enjoy spending time in nature in the walled garden, woods, and former curling pond.
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Make your little mermaid's party perfect with these personalised printables including invites, signs, bunting, crafts and games.
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