Sam's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious everything…perfect distance walk from town centre to earn a treat, loaded bagel, and the best hot chocolate (if cold out)
James’ Speciality Coffee Bar
Delicious everything…perfect distance walk from town centre to earn a treat, loaded bagel, and the best hot chocolate (if cold out)
A great stop for a “cuppa” and a scone! One of the best tea rooms in Scotland
7 recommandé par les habitants
Another Tilly Tearoom
87 High StA great stop for a “cuppa” and a scone! One of the best tea rooms in Scotland
Arguably the best Scottish dining you’ll ever have
9 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
Arguably the best Scottish dining you’ll ever have
Visit Andy Murray’s luxury hotel and enjoy a fine meal from Michelin star chef, Albert Roux
Chez Roux
Visit Andy Murray’s luxury hotel and enjoy a fine meal from Michelin star chef, Albert Roux
Nice takeaway option in Dunblane…great range of nice curries
8 recommandé par les habitants
India Gate Tandoori Restaurant
Keir StreetNice takeaway option in Dunblane…great range of nice curries
The best of local produce is used on the menu. Farm shop attached.
22 recommandé par les habitants
The Woodhouse Kippen
The best of local produce is used on the menu. Farm shop attached.
Sightseeing
Dunblane Museum Trust
The CrossDunblane Cathedral
The CrossChâteau de Stirling
Castle WyndChâteau de Doune
Castle HillLe Monument national Wallace
Hillfoots Road
Drummond Castle
A hidden gem - the oldest private library in Scotland - bishop Leighton’s collection dating back to the early 16th century has been immaculately preserved with original furniture in a beautiful room and contains originals of famous books including Walter Scott’s first edition of lady of the lake, original works in 15+ languages,etc.
Leighton Library
The CrossA hidden gem - the oldest private library in Scotland - bishop Leighton’s collection dating back to the early 16th century has been immaculately preserved with original furniture in a beautiful room and contains originals of famous books including Walter Scott’s first edition of lady of the lake, original works in 15+ languages,etc.
Outdoor adventure
Ben Vorlich
The best local Munro to tackle!
Loch Lubnaig
Water sport and swimming
Neighbourhoods
Hop over to the neighbouring town of BOA (ancient spa town)- a longer walk (Darn walk), short drive, or one train stop and find out why BOA has been named the best small town in Scotland
25 recommandé par les habitants
Bridge Of Allan
Hop over to the neighbouring town of BOA (ancient spa town)- a longer walk (Darn walk), short drive, or one train stop and find out why BOA has been named the best small town in Scotland
Local Experience
Gleneagles is ranked one of the world’s best hotels - head over for a meal, tea, cocktail, spa day, or sport activity and find out why!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Gleneagles Hotel
Gleneagles is ranked one of the world’s best hotels - head over for a meal, tea, cocktail, spa day, or sport activity and find out why!
The Glenturret Distillery
Deanston Distillery
Teith RoadQuick walk down the road to this pub loaded in history and friendly locals
7 recommandé par les habitants
Tappit Hen
Kirk StreetQuick walk down the road to this pub loaded in history and friendly locals
Golden Royal Mail Post Box (Andy Murray)
High Street
Dunblane Riverside Path
Scenic walking, lots of benches and well kept paths
New, gorgeous trails around Dunblane - can bring to the Gathering Stone and Macrae Monument along trails mounted in history where the battle of Sherrifmuir took place in 1715. You can also just do a quick loop up to see the views and back down into town.
Kippendavie Wood
New, gorgeous trails around Dunblane - can bring to the Gathering Stone and Macrae Monument along trails mounted in history where the battle of Sherrifmuir took place in 1715. You can also just do a quick loop up to see the views and back down into town.