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Town in Scotland
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Bridge of Allan is a small Victorian Spa town in Stirlingshire in central Scotland, with a population of 5250 in 2021. Nestled beneath the iconic Wallace Monument, it's part of the city of Stirling. Demarcated by the meandering River Forth, Bridge of Allan grew up where the main road north crossed the small river Allan Water. There was a brief spell of copper mining in the 18th century, but in the 19th the village morphed into a spa resort, boosted by the railways and celebrity visitors, and the great monument to Wallace's victory was built. In the 20th century, the University of Stirling was developed on the town's doorstep, on the grounds of Airthrey Estate.
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Set on the hill north of Stirling, this monument honours William Wallace who led the Scottish to victory over the English. It was built 1861-69 - Garibaldi was among those who contributed to the funding. Inside are displays about the Battle of Stirling Bridge and about important Scottish people. You have a great view over Stirling and its surroundings from the top.
Handsome church in Gothic revival style, built in 1827 so it's late Georgian. Note the stain glass windows. The church is on a slight rise with views over the "carse" - the riverside meadows - and Stirling and the Monument. Of the former village of Lecropt nothing remains.
Great fish and chips, vegan and gluten-free options.
formerly Nick's
Good cuisine and service at the revival of Nick's, which suffered a fire in 2021.
Pub with decent food.
Pub with its own microbrewery. Brews a wide range of ales including one with mangoes, another with nettles. Occasional music in the evening.
Cocktail bar on the ground floor of a building that used to be a hotel, and located around the corner from Allanwater Brewhouse.
Smart welcoming hotel near university.
Good budget hotel within the university.
Open March-Oct, a clean friendly site with great views.
By rail
Trains take four minutes from Stirling, and continue north to Dunblane; they run every 30 min and originate either from Glasgow Queen Street or from Edinburgh via Falkirk.
By bus
Long distance coaches don't stop here, change in Stirling.
You could use Bus 54 between the village and the University, however the town is compact, with almost all everything you need walkable within 10-15 minutes - it's an excellent example of the 20 minute neighbourhood.
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