Dollar
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Vistors Guide to Dollar
Alloa | Dollar
Phone code: +44 (0)1259
Sights
Buy A Pass including Castle Campbell
Top of the bill in these parts is the well-heeled little town of Dollar, 11 miles east of Stirling and well worthy of a day trip. Looming above the town at the head of magical Dollar Glen, is the spectacularly sited Castle Campbell, standing between two deep ravines and formerly known as Castle Gloom, until it passed into the hands of the Campbells in the 15th century. The castle was sacked by Cromwell's troops in 1654, but the tower is well preserved and there are fantastic views down Dollar Glen from the parapet. There's an excellent marked walk from the town up to the castle through the narrow, steep-sided glen, said to be the home of fairies and other woodland spirits. Apr-Sep daily 0930-1830; Oct-Mar Mon-Wed and Sat 0930-1630, Thu 0930-1230, Sun 1400-1630. Tel. 742408 (HS).
Sleeping and Eating
There's not a huge choice of accommodation, but the Castle Campbell Hotel, Tel /Fax. 742519, is comfortable and does good meals.Late Rooms Availability for Castle Campbell Hotel in Dollar
If you're after a sandwich or something for a picnic, then look no further than Nesbits, a popular local deli on the main street.
Self Catering Cottages in Dollar
- Blashie Cottage Sleeps 6
- The Bothy Sleeps 4 - 6
Transport
There are regular buses to Dollar from Stirling. There are also buses to and from Alloa.
East of Dollar
The A91 passes through the gloriously named hamlet of Yetts o' Muckhart, at the junction with the scenic A823 which runs north through Glen Devon to meet the A9 Stirling-Perth road, near the famous Gleneagles Hotel. A few miles north of Yetts o' Muckhart, at the village of Glendevon is a basic F SYHA Youth Hostel, Tel. 781206, open mid-March to early October, which provides information on walks in the Ochil Hills. South of Yetts o' Muckhart is Rumbling Bridge, at the junction of the A823 and A977, from where there are breathtaking views down into a deep gorge.