Discover the Enigmatic Mar's Wark

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the central areas of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Take the A82 road heading southeast towards Stirling. Continue on the A82 for approximately 26 miles (around 40 minutes of driving). As you approach Stirling, follow signs for the A91 (Stirling City Centre). Merge onto the A91 and follow it until you reach the city center. Look for signs directing you to Mar's Wark. The exact address is Stirling FK8 1ED. Parking is available nearby in public car parks, which may incur a fee (approximately £1-£3 for a few hours).

• Public Transportation

  If you prefer public transportation, you can take a train from Balloch to Stirling. First, head to Balloch railway station. Board a train heading to Glasgow Queen Street. At Glasgow Queen Street, change to a train heading to Stirling. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Stirling station, exit and walk towards the city center. It is about a 15-minute walk to Mar's Wark. Follow signs towards the Old Town and the historic sites, or use a map app for accurate directions. Be aware that train fares may range from £10-£15 depending on the time of booking.

• Bus

  Alternatively, you can take a bus from various locations in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park to Stirling. For example, you can catch a bus from Callander to Stirling, which operates regularly. The bus journey typically takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once you arrive at Stirling's bus station, Mar's Wark is about a 10-15 minute walk. Follow the signs to the city center and look for directional signs towards Mar's Wark. Bus fares will vary but generally cost around £5-£10 for a single journey.