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Arrival by AirClick here to return to the Top of the Page
Central Scotland is serviced by 3 International Airports
  Glasgow International Airport
  Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
  Edinburgh International Airport
These airports also cater for domestic flights from within the UK.
 
There are 2 feasible options to make the journey to Fordhead
  1: Hire a Car and drive there.
  2: Train to Stirling, then take a bus or taxi
 
A third option of taxi directly from the airport is possible, but only if you are prepared to pay a hefty price
(30+ miles from Glasgow or Edinburgh, 50+ miles from Prestwick).
 
Car HireClick here to return to the Top of the Page
You can book your car in advance, either via the internet or by telephone. Most of the reputable car hire firms have premises at the airports, so all you need to do is pick up your car when you land and return it there on your way home. (We will have a number of popular car hire sites in our links section soon).
As you are probably aware, the convention in the UK is to drive on the LEFT side of the road. For those of you who normally drive on the right, it may take a little while to become accustomed to the change. To help you appreciate some of the differences, we have put together a page of handy hints and tips here.
Once you have your car, begin your journey by following the appropriate directions below.
Driving from the AirportsClick here to return to the Top of the Page

From Glasgow Airport
Leaving Glasgow Airport, you must join the M8 motorway heading for the city centre.
After a few miles, you will cross the River Clyde on the Kingston Bridge.
A mile or so further on, take the exit for the M80 to Stirling.
From then on, follow the signs for the A80, eventualy joining the M80 once again nearer Stirling.
From this point, refer to the directions explained in the 'Driving from Stirling' section of the Journey by Road page
 

From Prestwick Airport
Leaving Prestwick Airport, join the A79 north-bound. Navigate the roundabouts, always selecting the exits sign-posted for the A77, Kilmarnock and Glasgow.
Once on the A77, stay on this road until it expands into the M77 on the south approach to Glasgow.
Merge onto the M8 near the Kingston Bridge heading east towards the city centre.
Further on, take the M80 for Stirling, then follow the signs for Stirling A80 after that.
The A80 becomes the M80 once again near Stirling, stay on this road until Junction 10

From this point, refer to the directions explained in the 'Driving from Stirling' section of the Journey by Road page.

From Edinburgh Airport
Leaving Edinburgh Airport, follow the road to the A8, joining this road after the second roundabout (heading west to the Newbridge Roundabout and the M8).
At the Newbridge Roundabout, take the exit for the M8 north-bound, Stirling/Forth Road Bridge.
The M9 begins at junction 1a on the M8. Choose the M9 and stay there until you reach Junction 10 at Stirling.

From this point, refer to the directions explained in the 'Driving from Stirling' section of the Journey by Road page
 

Trains to Stirling from the AirportsClick here to return to the Top of the Page

The following information is a guide to the expected time to make your journey by train from any of the three airports. You can plan your journey and pre-book if you wish at www.scotrail.co.uk/onlinechoice.htm

Full details of popular Train Routes are in the Journey by Rail section

From Glasgow Airport, take a taxi or the shuttle bus service to Queen Street Station in Glasgow City Centre. Trains bound for Stirling are numerous because in addition to the Stirling trains, many of the Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen trains stop at Stirling too. The journey will take from 25 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the train service you select.

From Prestwick Airport, there are trains departing for Glasgow's Central Station every 30 minutes. This first part of the journey will take around 50 minutes. At Central Station, you will have to make your way to Queen Street Station - (a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi journey). At Queen Street Station, take one of the numerous trains to Stirling. This final part of your rail journey will take from 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the train you selected.

From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi or the airlink bus service to Edinburgh's Waverly Station. Depending on the day and time, trains for Stirling will depart at 30 minute intervals. The journey time to Stirling is around 50 minutes