Central Scotland
The country's historic roots are deeply embedded in central Scotland. Key battles around Stirling shaped the nation's fortunes; significant castles from the region's history pepper the landscape; and Perth, the former capital, is where kings were crowned on the Stone of Destiny.
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Attraction in Lowland Perthshire & KinrossInnerpeffray Library -
Attraction in StirlingStirling Castle -
Attraction in Central ScotlandFalkirk Wheel - Attraction in Lowland Perthshire & KinrossLochleven Castle
- Attraction in Lowland Perthshire & KinrossEarthquake House
- Attraction in Lowland Perthshire & KinrossMeigle Museum
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Attraction in StirlingNational Wallace Monument
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Central Scotland and beyond
- destinationLowland Perthshire & Kinross
- destinationStirling
- destinationPerth
