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The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times.
Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle. Explore its three main enclosures, and then admire the refurbished Royal Palace – childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace’s lavish design drew on European Renaissance fashions to show off James V’s power and good taste.
We have recreated the palace interiors as they may have looked when the Scottish king’s grand scheme was complete. Costumed characters mingle with visitors, bringing the royal Stewart Court to life.
This autumn, follow Historic Environment Scotland's family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
READ MOREStep into Stirling Castle's dark side and join us on a Halloween themed tour! Suitable for ages 12+.
READ MOREHave some Halloween fun at Stirling Castle with an eerie story or join in with some creepy crafts!
READ MOREStirling Castle is delighted to be bringing back their fantastically festive and incredibly popular Christmas Shopping Fayre on Tuesday 2nd December!
READ MOREAt this most magical time of the year be swept back in time nearly two centuries to the world of Scrooge’s London in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight at Stirling Castle!
READ MOREJoin us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!
READ MOREJust north of Stirling, Argaty Red Kites run Central Scotland's only red kite feeding station where visitors can watch these exciting birds and their spectacular flying!
READ MOREWith trails suitable for all, tree top adventures, a great café, toilets and plenty of information, this should be your first stop when it comes to exploring...
READ MOREEqual in size to Glasgow, The Great Trossachs Forest is one of the most significant woodland regeneration projects to take place in the UK for a generation.
READ MOREStand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.
READ MOREGo Ape Aberfoyle offers exhilarating and unrivalled outdoor activities less than an hour's drive north of Glasgow!
READ MOREDuncarron Medieval Village is a reconstructed, fortified village based on 11th-century motte and bailey design, with visitor centre.
READ MOREThe Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history.
READ MOREWe’re Scotland’s building conservation centre, a place to explore your built heritage!
READ MOREThe Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.
READ MOREGreen Aspirations Scotland are a social enterprise aiming to provide benefit to the community rather than to make a profit.
READ MOREOur wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.It first opened its doors in 1785, not as a distillery...
READ MOREEstablished in 1936, Arnprior is an 800-acre authentic working farm in the heart of Scotland's countryside, in Stirlingshire, famous for creating unique interactive family farming days.
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