Tolbooth
11 minute walk from Stirling station · Stirling, Central and Fife
The Stirling Tolbooth is a historic municipal building on Broad Street. Once the original meeting place for the local council, this Category A listed structure was designed by Sir William Bruce in the Scottish baronial style and features a striking six-stage tower topped with a belfry.
The site is steeped in history, having hosted a Parliament in 1571 and serving as a court and prison. Visitors can admire the 1705 ashlar stone masonry and a clock manufactured by Duncan Kerr. Inside, the council chamber still preserves fine decorative plasterwork from its days as a seat of government.
Now an award-winning arts venue, the building offers a vibrant cultural experience. You can enjoy performances in the former courtroom, visit the restaurant in the historic council chamber, or relax in the bar. The space hosts an array of live music, comedy, and theatre, serving as a creative hub for the community.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Arts centre
- Good for
- Architecture, Live music, Local & social history, Theatre & performance
- Characteristics
- Listed
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Restaurant
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Stirling station — 11 min walk, 0.7 km
Other places near Stirling
- Stirling Castle and Gowanhill — 1 min walk from the station
- Cambuskenneth Abbey from Stirling — 1 min walk from the station
- Albert Halls — 7 min walk from the station
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church — 8 min walk from the station
- Smith Art Gallery & Museum — 11 min walk from the station
- Stirling Golf Club — 13 min walk from the station