A former school house, the Stirling Highland is a luxurious, beautifully appointed hotel in heart of Stirling - the gateway to the Highlands - only 800 metres from the train station and right next to the castle. This puts you within easy reach of Scotland's two major cities - Glasgow and Edinburgh - and places you in an excellent location from which to strike northwards into the stunning Scottish Highlands. Local attractions include the historic Stirling Castle and the Bannockburn Heritage Centre and the majestic Trossachs National Park is within easy striking distance. Retaining the charm and character of the hotel, the 96 guest bedrooms are light and airy and include a seating area with easy chairs and coffee table. They come as standard with wireless internet access, complimentary refreshment trays, iron & iron board and much more besides. For a touch of style, dine in the award-winning Scholars Restaurant. Serving up traditional and International gourmet cuisine, this has become one of the most popular eateries in Stirling. The Headmaster's Study is a calm, relaxing venue for a pre and post-dinner drink. The Bodysense Health & Leisure Club is located on the ground floor of the Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel. This provides guests with a modern fitness suite with state of the art techno gym equipment, 17m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa, aerobics studio, squash court and beauty salon.