Getting around by public transport

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

As we are stiuated on the A84 it is possible to get tot the park by public transport.

Train services are avaialbleto Stirling and then you will need to change to a bus service to Callander. Change her to the local bus sevice which will drop you off at the entrance to the park. Bus services 59, m59,913,025,c60 and 700 operate on this route.

For information on train routes and timetables click here

For up to date bus timetables from Stirling click here

Once at the park there are various attractions to visit by puvblic transport. Below are just a few examples. 

 

Killin and Ben Lawers

Killin is a real tourist centre, filled with things to do. The mighty Falls of Dochart are a real eye-catcher and popular with visitors, especially those with children or cameras. The Breadalbane Folklore Centre, overlooking the Falls, allows visitors to learn about the Scottish Highlands in more detail, by reading the mythical legends and tales and tracing the history of the Scottish clans, as well as seeing their treasure. There is also a gift shop, so you can buy yourself a little something to remember your visit.

A little way out of Killin, continuing east, is the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Ben Lawers itself, Perthshire’s highest mountain, offers stunning views in all directions, from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. The range of wildlife in the area is vast; this includes birds such as ptarmigans, ravens and curlews. The Ben Lawers visitor centre has an exhibition that explains the geological formation of Ben Lawers. There is also a nature trail.

 

Go Ape! Aberfoyle

Located at the David Marshall Lodge above Aberfoyle, Go Ape is an award winning high-wire forest adventure course, consisting of rope bridges, Tarzan swings, zip slides and many more obstacles up to 40 feet above the ground. Customers are fitted with a special harness, given tuition by an instructor and then let loose in the forest, travelling through the trees for around three unforgettable hours. The minimum age is 10 years old. Booking is essential at www.goape.co.uk.

Opening Times: 

 9-12, 16-17 February (half term dates)

14th March - 31 October inclusive (additional evening slots available May–August)    Weekends throughout November. (December weekends TBC)                                   Closed January 2009

Open 0900-1700 daily for bookings every 30 minutes. 

Please note: Opening times vary dependant upon daylight hours. Please check GoApes booking system for availability.

During busier periods, sites open at 0830 with the last booking at 1800.

Prices:                                                                                                                               Gorillas (18yrs+)           £25.00

Baboons (10-17 yrs)       £20.00

 Stirling

Scotland’s sixth largest city, about 50 minutes away from the park, the ancient settlement of Stirling boasts the mighty Stirling Castle – one of the largest and most important fortresses in Scotland – and the towering Wallace Monument, which explains, in great detail, the life and achievements of Scotland’s national hero, William Wallace. Stirling is also a great place for shopping, for instance the large shopping complex known as the Thistles Centre and the smaller Crawford Arcade. The city has an 8-screen ‘Vue’ cinema on the riverside. The Old Town Jail is a great place for visitors, explaining more about crime and punishment in ancient Stirling. Just west of Stirling is the Blairdrummond Safari Park – a great day out for the whole family! Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, chimpanzees...they have the lot! The Bannockburn Heritage Centre explains how Robert the Bruce triumphed over King Edward II in 1314 and allows visitors to see the battlefield for themselves, as well as a statue of the mounted hero. All these attractions – and more – make the city of Stirling a perfect place for a family day out!

 

Stirling Castle Prices and Opening Times

Summer hours: 21 March to 30 September 2008, 7 days a week, 9:30am – 5:30pm

Winter hours: 1 October 2008 to 31 March 2009, 7 days a week, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Admission: Adult – £8.50, Child – £4.25, Concession – £6.50

 

Wallace Monument Prices and Opening Times

January to February & November to December: 10:30am – 4:00pm

March to May: 10:00am – 5:00pm

June: 10:00am – 6:00pm

July to August: 9:00am – 6:00pm

September: 9:30am – 5:30pm

October: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Open daily, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

 

Adult – £6.50

OAP – £4.90

Child (ages 5 to 16) – £4.00

Student – £4.90

Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) – £17.00   

Group of 10 or more – 10% discount

School Groups – £2.50

 

Cinema Prices

Adult (15 and over) – £6.20

Child (14 and under) – £4.30

Teen (13 – 17 year olds) – £4.60

Student (anyone in full time education – ID required) – £4.60

Senior (60 and over) – £4.30

Superior Adult (wider and comfier chair) - £7.20

Superior Child - £5.30

Superior Teen - £5.60

Superior Student - £5.60

Superior Senior - £5.30

Family of 4 – £18.00

 

The cinema opens 20 minutes before the first film starts. For film times, please visit www.myvue.com and select Stirling from the list.

 

Old Town Jail Prices and Opening Times

April to May: 10:00am – 5:00pm

June to September: 9:30pm – 5:30pm

October: 10:00am – 5:00pm

November to March: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Open daily, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

 

	Tour with Actor	Tour without Actor
Adult	£5.95	£5.00
Child	£3.80	£3.20
OAP	£4.50	£3.80
Student	£4.50	£3.80
Family of 4	£15.70	£13.25
Group of 10 or more	10% discount	10% discount
School Group	£2.50	£2.50

 

Blairdrummond Safari Park Prices and Opening Times

Open daily: 10:00am – 5:30pm. Last admission is at 4:30pm.

 

Adult – £10.50

Child (ages 3 – 14) – £7.00

Senior (60 and over) – £7.00

Child under 3 – FREE