"Stirling is about an hour's train ride from Edinburgh, with a round-trip ticket costing £12. Although it's less of a tourist hot spot, I actually think it has a better castle. Both fortresses are scenically perched on a hill, but Stirling Castle is less crowded and includes a guided tour in the ticket price."
"Another historic site worth exploring in Stirling is the Old Town Jail, which is about a 10-minute walk from the castle. The "performance tours," featuring actors dressed in period-appropriate outfits, really bring the darkly fascinating history of the Victorian jail to life."
"Also within walking distance of Stirling Castle is the Settle Inn, Stirling's oldest alehouse. Dating back to the 1730s, it's the perfect place to experience Scottish pub culture, offering a friendly and cozy atmosphere in which to enjoy a whisky."
Scotland extends far beyond Edinburgh, with several historic cities easily accessible by train and bus for affordable day trips. Stirling, located an hour from Edinburgh by train for £12 round-trip, features Stirling Castle with guided tours included, offering less crowded alternatives to Edinburgh Castle with more interesting interiors. The Old Town Jail provides performance tours with period-dressed actors depicting Victorian history. Additional attractions include the Settle Inn, Stirling's oldest alehouse from the 1730s offering authentic Scottish pub culture, and The Wallace Monument accessible by short bus ride. Glasgow, Dundee, and St Andrews are similarly well-connected destinations worth exploring from the capital.
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