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The Wedding of Alexa and Edward. Filling the quaich (scottish drinking cup) is a scottish tradition. Emptying it is ever more fun!.
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Stirling (Gaelic: Sruighlea pronounced [ˈs̪t̪ruʝlə]) is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area. The city is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth. Historically it was strategically important as the "Gateway to the Highlands", with its position near the boundary between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands, indeed, it has been described as the brooch which clasps the Highlands and the Lowlands together[1] . Its position as the nearest crossing of the Forth to the river mouth meant that many of its visitors were in fact invaders. The beast of Stirling is the wolf, which it shares with Rome. According to legend, when Stirling was under attack from Viking invaders, a wolf howled, alerting the townspeople in time to save the town.[2]
Once the capital of Scotland, Stirling contains the Great Hall (restored 1999) and the Renaissance Palace (restoration completed 2011) within the Castle that rivalled any building in Europe at the time. Stirling also has its medieval parish church, The Church of the Holy Rude, where King James VI was crowned King of Scots on 29 July 1567. The Holy Rude still functions as living church with a service every Sunday.
Stirling is a centre for local government, higher education, retail, and light industry. Its population in 2008 was 33,710,[3] for Stirling itself, the wider urban area including Bridge of Allan and Bannockburn has a population of 45,750.[4] This makes it the smallest city in Scotland: indeed it is smaller than many of Scotland's larger towns.
One of the principal royal strongholds of the Kingdom of Scotland, Stirling was created a Royal burgh by King David I in 1130, which it remained until 1975, when the county of Stirlingshire was absorbed into Central Region. In 2002, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, Stirling was granted city status
Welcome to the Birds and Bees, Stirling's family run, award-winning bar and bistro.
Voted the DRAM Gastropub of the Year, you won't find a more friendly welcome anywhere in central Scotland.
Housed in a converted farm steading a stone's throw from the historic Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle, we pride ourselves on the warmth of our welcome, award-winning food, real ales and extensive wine list.
Relax by the roaring fire in the cosy bar, enjoy a coffee in the lounge or sip a refreshing glass of wine in our award-winning garden terrace.
Our restaurant has won the hearts (and stomachs!) of locals and visitors thanks to our delicious range of dishes based on locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Choose from our daily seafood market specials, traditional brasserie favourites and children's menu.
We also boast fabulous function suites which can be used for weddings, civil ceremonies or private parties and functions.
Pop in and discover why we have attained a Top Notch Award from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association and voted one of the Best Places to Eat in Central Scotland in the FX Tourism Awards..
Park Hotel Falkirk ,Weddings Video Centrally located between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, The Best Western Park Hotel is an ideal venue for business and leisure. 55 well-appointed bedrooms, Restaurant serving contemporary cuisine in an informal ambience, Foyer Bar and Lounge, an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas. The Hotel also offers extensive Conference and Banqueting facilities and ample free on site parking make it the perfect location to suit all your needs.


