Prayer
Edinburgh Central Mosque publishes information about its prayer halls and facilities.
Mosque informationDISCOVER SCOTLAND
A different kind of day.
Every day.
Make Alloa your base for the Ochils, historic towns and longer journeys to Scotland’s lochs and cities.
CLOSE TO ALLOA
Start with the Ochils.
The hills give this part of Scotland its backdrop. Choose a walk that suits your group, or explore the wooded gorge at Dollar Glen.
For a day in town, Alloa Tower offers a very different view of local history.
CASTLES & HISTORY
A day in Stirling.
Build a day around Stirling Castle, with time to explore the city’s historic streets. The National Wallace Monument is another option for a separate visit, overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Check admission, opening times and access arrangements before travelling. Choose one main visit and leave room in the day for food and prayer.
Stirling Castle visitor informationNational Wallace Monument visitor information · Prayer options in Stirling
A LONGER DAY OUT
By the loch.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs make a full day’s outing from Alloa. Choose your destination before setting out, rather than trying to see the whole national park.
Balmaha is one option on the eastern shore, with a visitor centre and access to Conic Hill. Check the route and conditions if you plan to walk.
Explore Balmaha
A DAY IN THE CAPITAL
Edinburgh,
at your own pace.
Walk the Royal Mile and explore the Old Town. Plan your travel and choose a few stops, with time to enjoy the city between them.
Food
Mosque Kitchen on Nicolson Square describes its food as halal. Check the current menu and your requirements directly.
Restaurant informationMORE DAYS TO MAKE YOUR OWN
Keep exploring.
FALKIRK · THE HELIX
The Kelpies
The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel are separate stops in the Falkirk area. Leave time to travel between them, and check tours and access before setting out.
Plan your canal visits
FALKIRK · ENGINEERING & WATER
The Falkirk Wheel
See the rotating boat lift and plan time beside the canals. Check boat trips, opening times and access with Scottish Canals before visiting.
Plan a visit to the Wheel
CLOSE TO ALLOA
Gartmorn Dam
A reservoir and nature reserve for a quieter outing. Check path surfaces and seasonal parking-gate hours before setting out.
Gartmorn & gentler walks
A CITY DAY
Glasgow
Choose a museum, a park or time exploring the city. Alloa has direct rail services to Glasgow; use the current timetable to plan your return.
Explore Glasgow
WATERFALLS & WOODLAND
Alva Glen
Follow paths into a wooded gorge above Alva. Compare the terrain, preparation and current route notes before choosing a walk that suits your group.
Explore the waterfall glens
A DAY IN THE HILLS
Ben Cleuch
The highest summit in the Ochils offers a more demanding outing. Check the walking guide’s route and closure notes, and allow for weather and exposed ground.
Plan an Ochil summit walkMORE SCOTTISH FAVOURITES
Six more ways to spend a day.
A castle, a cruise, the coast or a family favourite. Choose one main outing and leave time to enjoy it.
NEAR STIRLING · HISTORY
Doune Castle
A medieval courtyard castle with a striking great hall and views towards the River Teith. Film and television fans may recognise it from Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Outlander.
Plan your day Book ahead and check parking. The approach is steep and cobbled, with spiral stairs inside; read the access information before visiting.
Plan your Doune Castle visit
THE TROSSACHS · LOCH & LANDSCAPE
Loch Katrine
Take in the Trossachs from the water, or choose a lochside walk or cycle. The historic Steamship Sir Walter Scott is part of Loch Katrine’s long tradition of scenic cruises.
Plan your day Choose your departure pier and check which boat is sailing on your date. Allow a full day for the journey and time by the loch.
Explore Loch Katrine
FIFE · A DAY BY THE SEA
St Andrews & West Sands
Combine a walk along West Sands with the old university town, medieval streets and famous golf setting. The cathedral and castle ruins give the coast another layer of history.
Plan your day Treat this as a full-day outing. Check access and admission for the historic sites; rail journeys need an onward connection from Leuchars.
Discover St Andrews
SOUTH QUEENSFERRY · THE WATERFRONT
The Forth Bridges
Explore South Queensferry’s waterfront with views of three distinctive bridges, including the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge. A boat trip offers a different perspective from the water.
Plan your day Choose a waterfront walk or a sailing, then check the timetable and weather. Use the official itineraries to plan a half-day or longer visit.
Plan a Forth Bridges day
EDINBURGH · AN INDOOR FAVOURITE
National Museum of Scotland
Nature, science, world cultures and Scottish history make this a rewarding family stop on Chambers Street. Free general admission makes it a flexible choice for a rainy day in the capital.
Plan your day Some special exhibitions are charged. Leave time for the galleries your group enjoys, and use our Edinburgh food and prayer notes to plan the rest of your day.
Explore the museum
NEAR STIRLING · A FAMILY DAY
Blair Drummond Safari Park
Animal encounters, a drive-through safari, dinosaur displays and outdoor play give families plenty to explore near Stirling. Plan it as the main outing for the day.
Plan your day Book for your chosen date and check seasonal opening, transport and access arrangements before setting out. Many parts of the visit are outdoors.
Plan your safari park visitMake time for meals and prayer with our food guide and local prayer information. For a quieter day closer to home, see Alloa Tower and the Ochil walking guide.
Build your days around a home in Alloa.
Explore the apartment and our practical local guides.
A little planning helps.
Check weather, opening times, transport and accessibility before travelling. Use current local prayer times and leave space in the day for meals and breaks. Destination photographs show places to visit during your stay.