Plans are approved for £330k trail in Stirling

Project for immersive pathway through historic sites

- STEWART MCCONNELL

Plans to create a new interpretation and wayfinding trail to transform the visitor experience in Stirling have been approved.

The £330,000 Scottish Government funded project will deliver a package of improvements in an aim to take visitors on an engaging and immersive journey through the heart of historic Stirling and boost economic activity across the city.

It's hoped the trail will encourage visitors to explore more of Stirling beyond primary attractions, such as Stirling Castle which attracts more than 600,000 visitors annually, taking them to other attractions and businesses in the city centre.

A series of 12 new interpretative panels is planned that will narrate secrets, myths, and historical facts from around the city centre and beyond.

The trail will be funded through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal - a £214million partnership between both Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils, the University of Stirling and the UK and Scottish Governments.

Stirling Council leader, Cllr Susan McGill said: "I am delighted that we have approved the city centre trail.

"Stirling has a wealth of wonderful attractions that reflects the area's rich history and culture, but we know there is more we can do to bring the remarkable story of Stirling and Scotland to life and weave it together.