
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Thu 29 Oct · 18:30
Stirling Gate House
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The Dark Side Walking Tour in Stirling will take place on 29 October 2026 at the Gate House. The after-dark Halloween event guides participants through local legends involving witches and executioners for £16.96. It follows a sold-out year of activity.
Walk in the footsteps of witches, executioners, and grave-robbers on this after-dark Halloween tour of Stirling.
Returning after a sell out year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween! Walk in the footsteps of witches, executioners, and grave-robbers on this after-dark Halloween tour of Stirling.
Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Over Halloween weekend, in the dark of the night, walk through Stirling's graveyard and eerie streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history.
From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the lesser-known history of Stirling, a city with a long, dark history.
Tour highlights:
The witch trials of Stirling
The plague and death
Holy Rude cemetery
The grave robbers of Stirling
…& much more!
Dates and times: 29th October - 1st November at 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: £15pp
Meeting Point: Visit Scotland iCentre Stirling, FK8 1EA
Please note the tour is suitable for ages 16+
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Frequently asked questions
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 18:30.
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour is held at Stirling Gate House in Stirling (Saint John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA).
Tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Stirling Gate House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour
Editorial Summary
The Dark Side Walking Tour in Stirling will take place on 29 October 2026 at the Gate House. The after-dark Halloween event guides participants through local legends involving witches and executioners for £16.96. It follows a sold-out year of activity.
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Organiser’s full description
Walk in the footsteps of witches, executioners, and grave-robbers on this after-dark Halloween tour of Stirling.
Returning after a sell out year, come and explore the dark history of Stirling this Halloween! Walk in the footsteps of witches, executioners, and grave-robbers on this after-dark Halloween tour of Stirling.
Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Over Halloween weekend, in the dark of the night, walk through Stirling's graveyard and eerie streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history.
From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the lesser-known history of Stirling, a city with a long, dark history.
Tour highlights:
The witch trials of Stirling
The plague and death
Holy Rude cemetery
The grave robbers of Stirling
…& much more!
Dates and times: 29th October - 1st November at 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: £15pp
Meeting Point: Visit Scotland iCentre Stirling, FK8 1EA
Please note the tour is suitable for ages 16+
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour taking place?
Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour is held at Stirling Gate House in Stirling (Saint John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA).
How much are tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour are priced at £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Stirling Gate House can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour?
Tickets for Stirling: The Dark Side Walking Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Stirling Gate House
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Price
£16.96
Date
Until Thursday, 29 October 2026
Time
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