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Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

5.0(6)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Walking Tours in Stirling
Private Stirling Dark Side Tour

About this activity

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!

What's included

  • ✓A local expert guide

Not included

  • ✕Any further admissions to historical sites and attractions

Meeting and pickup

  • Your guide will be waiting outside Stirling Old Town Jail off St John Street, and will be wearing an orange jacket or lanyard

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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