Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling

Name: Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Address: 40 Albert Pl, Stirling, FK8 2RQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1786 471917

#19 among attractions in Stirling

Museum, Art gallery, History museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum is an institution based in Stirling, Central Scotland, dedicated to the promotion of cultural and historical heritage and the arts, from a local scale to nationally and beyond. It is also known locally by its original name of "The Smith Institute". ()

Coordinates: 56°7'9"N, 3°56'46"W

Address

40 Albert PlStirling FK8 2RQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1786 471917

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Day trips

Smith Art Gallery and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1800 ftN
Royal castle dating from Middle Ages
Stirling Castle, Stirling
9 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...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Thistles Centre, Stirling
12 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.
~1470 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert the Bruce, Stirling
8 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.
~1030 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Argyll's Lodging, Stirling
5 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.
~670 ftNE
15th-century church with stained glass
Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling
4 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.
0.7 miNE
Historical place, Battlefield, Bridge
Old Bridge, Stirling
19 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.
1.2 miE
Remains of a medieval monastery
Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling
30 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.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Forthside Bridge, Stirling
12 min walk • Forthside Bridge is a large pedestrian bridge located in the city of Stirling, in the Central Belt of Scotland.
~1350 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Stirling
7 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.
0.6 miN
Hill
Mote Hill, Stirling
16 min walk • Mote Hill is the northern tip of the Gowanhills, Stirling, the northern half of the Royal Park that extends around Stirling Castle.
~810 ftNE
Historical place, Ruins
Mar's Wark, Stirling
4 min walk • Mar's Wark is a ruined building in Stirling built 1570–1572 by John Erskine, Regent of Scotland and Earl of Mar, and now in the care of Historic Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Smith Art Gallery and Museum open?

Smith Art Gallery and Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Smith Art Gallery and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Cowane's Hospital, Stirling (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling (4 min walk), Mar's Wark, Stirling (4 min walk), Tolbooth Stirling, Stirling (4 min walk).

How to get to Smith Art Gallery and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith Art Gallery and Museum:

Bus

Allan Park South Church • Lines: B12 (9 min walk)
Stirling Bus Station • Lines: 24, B12, C11, X39 (12 min walk)

Train

Stirling (12 min walk)