Blackfriars, Stirling

#24 among attractions in Stirling

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Facts and practical information

The Church of the Friars Preachers of St Laurence, Stirling, commonly called Blackfriars, was a mendicant friary of the Dominican Order founded in the 13th century at Stirling, Scotland. ()

Coordinates: 56°7'10"N, 3°56'12"W

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Stirling United Kingdom

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Day trips

Blackfriars – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stirling Castle, Thistles Centre, Statue of Robert the Bruce, Argyll's Lodging.

0.5 miNW
Royal castle dating from Middle Ages
Stirling Castle, Stirling
14 min walk • Perched atop a craggy volcanic rock, Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's grandest castles and a cornerstone of the country's history. Located in the city of Stirling, the castle offers a window into the past, with its roots stretching back to at least the early 12th...
~830 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Thistles Centre, Stirling
4 min walk • The Thistles Shopping Centre is located in Stirling, Scotland. The shopping centre caters for over 500,000 sq ft of retail, providing 87 units in total, since opening in 1977.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert the Bruce, Stirling
12 min walk • The statue of Robert the Bruce on the esplanade at Stirling Castle, Stirling, is a 1876 work sculpted by Andrew Currie and designed by illustrator George Cruikshank. As of 2020, the statue is featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note.
~1680 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Argyll's Lodging, Stirling
9 min walk • Argyll's Lodging is a 17th-century town-house in the Renaissance style, situated below Stirling Castle in Stirling, Scotland. It was a residence of the Earl of Stirling and later the Earls of Argyll.
1 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Forthbank Stadium, Stirling
25 min walk • Forthbank Stadium is a football stadium in Stirling, Scotland. Opened in 1993, it has been the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Stirling Albion since then. Since 2013 it has also hosted the first team matches of Lowland Football League team University of Stirling. The stadium has a capacity of 3,808.
~1690 ftW
15th-century church with stained glass
Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling
9 min walk • The Church of the Holy Rude is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified.
0.6 miN
Historical place, Battlefield, Bridge
Old Bridge, Stirling
17 min walk • Stirling Old Bridge is a stone bridge which crosses the River Forth. For over 300 years it provided the lowest crossing point of the Forth and so had strategic importance.
0.8 miE
Remains of a medieval monastery
Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling
21 min walk • Cambuskenneth Abbey is an Augustinian monastery located on an area of land enclosed by a meander of the River Forth near Stirling in Scotland. The abbey today is largely reduced to its foundations, however its bell tower remains. The neighbouring modern village of Cambuskenneth is named after it.
~530 ftE
Bridge
Forthside Bridge, Stirling
3 min walk • Forthside Bridge is a large pedestrian bridge located in the city of Stirling, in the Central Belt of Scotland.
~850 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Stirling
5 min walk • A statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman by Paul Raphael Montford stands in Stirling, Scotland. Erected in 1913, it depicts Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Liberal Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs.
1.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Abbey Craig
39 min walk • The Abbey Craig is the hill upon which the Wallace Monument stands, at Causewayhead, just to the north of Stirling, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blackfriars?

Nearby attractions include Forthside Bridge, Stirling (3 min walk), Statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Stirling (5 min walk), Albert Halls, Stirling (6 min walk), Tolbooth Stirling, Stirling (7 min walk).

How to get to Blackfriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blackfriars:

Train

Stirling (3 min walk)

Bus

Stirling Bus Station • Lines: 24, B12, C11, X39 (3 min walk)
Allan Park South Church • Lines: B12 (5 min walk)