Bridge of Allan

Getting to Bridge of Allan

Follow M9 to its terminus at Junction 11 then return south on A9. For the University, bypass Stirling to the east on A91 then turn onto Alloa Rd past the monument. From Stirling simply follow A9 north. Trains take four minutes from Stirling, and continue north to Dunblane; they run every 30 min and originate either from Glasgow Queen Street or from Edinburgh via Falkirk.

Worth seeing

1. 01
   Wallace Monument

   Abbey Craig FK9 5LF (1 mile northeast of Stirling near Bridge of Allan),.

2. 02
   Lecropt Kirk

   Handsome church in Gothic revival style, built in 1827 so it's late Georgian.

3. 03
   Cambuskenneth Abbey is this side

Things to do

Bridge of Allan Highland Games are held in early August on Strathallan Games Park off Airthrey Ave, with the next on Su 2 Aug 2026. Golf: Bridge of Allan Golf Club is north side of the village. It's nine holes, designed by Old Tom Morris in 1895. Twice around off white tees is 5120 yards, par 66. Darn Walk is an old drovers' trail along the east bank of the Allan Water north to Dunblane, 3 miles.

Where to eat

Main street cheap and cheerful eateries include Bayne's Bakery, Lee's House Chinese takeaway, Friend of Mine licensed cafe, and La Cucina Italian.

1. 01
   Allanwater Cafe

   Great fish and chips, vegan and gluten-free options.

2. 02
   Nairn's
3. 03
   Westerton Arms

   34 Henderson St FK9 4HR,.

Getting around Bridge of Allan the local way