Retirement Properties Spotlight in Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan is a small town north of Stirling which became a spa in the 19th century. Similar to Stirling it is now by-passed by the M9 motorway which connects with the M80 motorway further south. Nearby is the tower at Abbey Craig commemorating Sir Willam Wallace who led the scots to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in the 13th century.

Stirling itself is dominated by its castle standing on a naturally defensive rock controlling the routes across the plains below. Its name probably comes from 'Place of battles, struggle or strife'. The existing castle was built in the 15th century becoming one of the most sumptuous in Scotland during James V's reign. Nearby is the church of Holy Rude where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543.

For many years Stirling was a prosperous centre being close to productive agricultural land and benefiting from its good communications. Today there are a good range of shops and department stores and many places of interest including Stirling Castle, Cambuskenneth Abbey, the National Wallace Museum and the Wallace Monument at Abbey Craig to the north of the city. To the south the Antonine Wall runs south of the Kilsyth Hills though little remains to be seen.