Between Edinurgh and Glasgow is an area resonant in romance, history and invention. The moors above Stirling and the carseland surrounding its magnificent castle set the scene for a number of landmark battles, while Falkirk played a leading role in Scotland’s Industrial Revolution and is today the home of some of the country’s most innovative and popular attractions. These 25 walks explore the picturesque places round Stirling and Falkirk, from the windswept drama of bare hills to the tranquill setting of canals, lochs, reservoirs and riversides.