There are 4 medieval towers and a manor house in Clackmannanshire.  These fine houses were built by aristocrats who needed to be near the royal court in Stirling, yet also able to retreat to their own homes.  With information panels at all 5 sites you can find out all year round about these impressive buildings.

Clackmannan Tower - Approximately 4 miles from Sterling Mills

The tower is only open to visitors by special arrangement and occasionally during Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Day weekends in September.  For further information please contact Historic Scotland on 01786 450000 or Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service on 01259 216913.

Menstrie Castle - Approximately 4 miles from Sterling Mills

Opening times - 1st April to 30th September (Wednesday & Sunday 2.00 - 5.00).  For further information please contact the National Trust for Scotland on 01259 211701 or Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service on 01259 216913.

Castle Campbell - Approximately 4 miles from Sterling Mills

Opening times - 1st April to 30th September (Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.30).  1st October to 31st March (Saturday - Wednesday 9.30 - 4.30).  For further information please contact Historic Scotland on 01259 742408 or 01786 450000 or Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service on 01259 216913.

Alloa Tower - Approximately 4 miles from Sterling Mills

Opening times - 30th March to 31st October (Daily 1.00 - 5.00).  For further information please contact the National Trust for Scotland on 01259 211701 or Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service on 01259 216913.

Sauchie Tower - Approximately 2 miles from Sterling Mills

The tower is only open for special guided tours during Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days each year in September.  For further information please contact Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service on 01259 216913.