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Scottish Animal Sculptures – Old Stirling Bridge loop from University of Stirling

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Scottish Animal Sculptures – Old Stirling Bridge loop from University of Stirling

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Scottish Animal Sculptures – Old Stirling Bridge loop from University of Stirling

02:54

10.9km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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2.88 km

Whale Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

This Whale sculpture celebrates the whale bones that were washed up on the prehistoric shoreline at the Carse of Stirling, 5000 BC.

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2.98 km

These animal sculptures celebrates Scotland’s first farmers who kept pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.

The sculptures are part of the Wallace Way wood carving trail at Abbey Craig, which is FREE to access and starts from the Wallace Monument Carpark.

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3.44 km

View of Stirling and Stirling Castle from Abbey Craig

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From Abbey Craig you look out over Stirling and you have a view of Stirling Castle.

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6.39 km

Cambuskenneth Abbey Bell Tower

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Only the bell tower of the old abbey, which was built in 1140, survives. Robert the Bruce used it as the Houses of Parliament. In 1326 he confirmed his son's succession to the throne here.

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8.11 km

Stirling Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

9.09 km

Old Bridge Clock Tower, Stirling

Highlight • Historical Site

This great sight in the roundabout. And in the middle of the roundabout there is a pedestrian path with a cycle path.

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9.25 km

Old Stirling Bridge

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The present Stirling Old Bridge was built in the 1400s or 1500s, replacing a succession of timber bridges. Undoubtedly the best-known of these was one that stood nearby in the …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.58 km

1.76 km

1.43 km

616 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.99 km

1.75 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

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Scottish Animal Sculptures – Old Stirling Bridge loop from University of Stirling

Whale Sculpture