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Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. The Stirling Smith was founded in 1874 from the bequest of the artist Thomas Stuart Smith (d1869).
It has a fine collection of Scottish painting, including work by Alexander Nasmyth, Sir William Allen and John Duncan. Stirling, in an area of great scenic beauty, has always attracted artists, 
as the collections show. There are 74 sketches of Stirling people by Sir George Harvey P.R.S.A. (1806-1876), later worked into his great Scottish history paintings. For many years the artist Joseph Denovan Adam (1841-1896) ran Scotland's only school of animal painting, keeping his own fold of Highland cattle and other animals for his students to paint. Today artists like Steven Campbell live and work here.
The Stirling Smith has one of the most important, and least known, Scottish history 
collections.
There many remarkable pieces including:
”The Stirling Story” is a permanent exhibition, which looks at the history of Stirling over the past millennium. The Stirling Story is made up of hundreds of 
fascinating stories. Make your own copy of the Stirling Seal. Get into the spirit of the Renaissance by trying on the clothes and listening to the music. A changing programme of temporary exhibitions on a range of subjects and media, together with lunchtime talks and other events contribute to make the Smith a lively and welcoming visitor attraction.
Ailie's Garden, a 24 hour gallery, biodiversity garden and area created for children's activities and picnicking, is at the back of the Smith.
The Stirling Smith is a good base from which to explore Stirling. Park free at the Smith, and take the Back Walk to Stirling Castle and the Old Town Jail. Come back for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in the Smith's café.
Other facilities include a café serving lunches and light refreshments, shop, lecture and conference room, free admission, car park and accessfor wheelchair users.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
FreeAssisted Disabled Access. School and coach parties welcome. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Argyll's Lodging
(< 1 Mile)*
Argyll's Lodging is a superb mansion built around an earlier core in about 1630 and further extended by the Earl of Argyll in the 1670s. |
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Stirling Castle
(< 1 Mile)*
Stirling has been described as a "huge brooch, clasping Highlands and Lowlands together". Many great events from Scotland's past are associated with Stirling Castle. |
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National Wallace Monument
(2 Miles)*
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869. |
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Barcelo Stirling Highland Hotel (2 Night Offer and 1 Dinner)
(< 1 Mile)*
This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an award winning restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
Barcelo Stirling Highland Hotel
(< 1 Mile)*
This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Barcelo Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
Holiday Inn Express Stirling
(2 Miles)*
The hotel is close to Stirling's city centre and famous attractions including Stirling Castle, Bannockburn Heritage Centre and the Wallace Monument. |
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