Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Colessio Hotel
(
01786-448880;
www.hotelcolessio.com
;
33 Spittal St)
This new luxury hotel and spa
occupies an old hospital in the heart of the Old Town. It was still being built at time of re-
search, but should be worth a look.
HOTEL
Witches Craig Caravan Park£
(
01786-474947;
www.witchescraig.co.uk
; tent site for 1/2/2 plus car £9.50/11.50/
18.50; Apr-Oct; )
In a brilliant spot, right at the foot of the Ochil Hills, which are
just begging to be walked, Witches Craig is 3 miles east of Stirling by the A91.
CAMPSITE
Eating & Drinking
The Kitchen££
(
01786-448833;
www.thekitchenstirling.co.uk
;
3 Friars St; mains £11-15)
Likeable
and laid-back on a central pedestrian street, this Stirling newcomer is doing things right.
The small slate-floored dining area offers - in particular - excellent fish and seafood op-
tions with willing if slow service. It's worth booking ahead at weekends.
BISTRO
Portcullis££
(
01786-472290;
www.theportcullishotel.com
;
Castle Wynd; bar meals £8-12)
Built in
stone as solid as the castle that it stands below, this former school is just the spot for a pint
and a pub lunch after your castle visit. With bar meals that would have had even William
Wallace loosening his belt a couple of notches, a little beer garden and a cosy buzz in-
doors, it's well worth a visit; there are also rooms here (single/double £69/89).
PUB
CAFE
Breá£
(
www.breastirling.co.uk
; 5 Baker St; mains £7-13; 10am-9.30pm Tue-Sun; )
Bringing a bohemian touch to central Stirling, this has pared-back contemporary decor
and a short menu showcasing carefully sourced Scottish produce. Best in show is perhaps
the pork burger with apple and black pudding - a huge thing with homemade bread.
