The Portcullis

Castle Wynd, Stirling FK8 1EG, Stirling, City Centre & Old Town

The Portcullis is a traditional hotel and lounge bar beside Stirling Castle Esplanade at the Top of the Town. Its building dates from 1787, when it served as a school, and later became a military store before taking on its present hospitality role. Guest bedrooms are on the second floor, with en-suite facilities, flat-screen televisions and complimentary tea and coffee. Front-facing rooms look across Stirling towards the Ochil Hills, placing an overnight stay within the streets and historic buildings of the Old Town. The ground-floor lounge bar serves lunch and dinner in the setting of a traditional Scottish inn. Drinks include cask ales, single malt whiskies, wine, tea and freshly ground coffee, with Wi-Fi available in the bar. A walled garden provides outdoor space for meals and drinks in suitable summer weather, while a coal fire adds warmth in winter.