Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

Originally created as a sold-out Halloween special event, we're excited to offer this as a private tour. Do something different on your trip to Stirling! Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Discover Stirling's darker history, walking through Stirling's graveyard and spooky streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history. From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the creepy history of Stirling, Scotland's city with a long, dark history. See some of the stories you will discover below. Tour highlights: The witch trials of Stirling The plague and death Holy Rude cemetery The grave robbers of Stirling …& much more!

1. 1

   Stirling Old Town Jail

   10 min

   Meet your guide and discover the grim facade of Stirling Old Town Jail and the surprising truth hidden in its hulking exterior

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   View the Stirling Youth Hostel with new eyes when you hear about the secrets buried in its grounds

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Venture onto the Back Walk (if you dare!) to admire the best preserved city walls in the UK, and learn how they have protected the residents of Stirling

4. 4

   Stirling Broad Street Cannons

   10 min

   The historic heart of the Old Town, you can look at the street with new eyes as you hear stories of torture, execution and the filth that once covered this beautiful street

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   Look upon the Tolbooth with new eyes as your guide reveals the horrors that happened inside this beautiful building and the executions that took place where you now stand

6. 6

   Mar's Wark

   10 min

   Examine the ruins of Mar's Lodging to reveal it's once-luxurious carvings and its tragic past

7. 7

   Cowane's Hospital

   10 min

   Keep an wary eye on the statue of local hero John Cowane - was he really as charitable and godly as he seemed?

8. 8

   Church of the Holy Rude

   10 min

   View the scarred church, and traverse the Old Kirkyard to reveal some of the secrets of the gravestones

9. 9

   Stirling Castle

   10 min

   Finish the tour on Stirling Castle Esplanade with the grisly tale of the Battle of Stirling Bridge and reveal the truth about William Wallace

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.