Stirling Old Town Jail
- the perfect starting point for exploring Stirling Old Town

History is very much alive in the cobbled streets of Stirling’s Old Town. Here on this rocky outcrop, prehistoric settlers who ventured up the valley of the River Forth found a safe, dry place to live, protected by sheer cliffs on three sides.  Today, Stirling’s Old Town boasts the finest concentration of historic buildings in Scotland - beautifully preserved mediaeval and Renaissance churches and mansions clustered around Stirling Castle.

For centuries the nation’s Kings and Queens delighted in Stirling’s fabulous location, and used the Castle as a meeting place for the royal court. Beneath its ramparts are many of the city’s most fascinating buildings and monuments, from the Star Pyramid in the grounds of the Church of the Holy Rude, to the dark confines of the Old Town Jail, and the 17th Century splendour of Argyll’s Lodging.

Now visitors who want to get to know Stirling's Old Town better - can explore this fascinating part of the city with the help of a new map and guide, giving helpful information on all of the key buildings.  Copies are now available free of charge from The Old Town Gift Shop at Stirling Old Town Jail.