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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.
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Stirling Castle!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical music in the historic grandeur of Stirling Castle’s Great Hall.
READ MOREChapterhouse Theatre Company return to Stirling Castle with this outdoor performance of Romeo & Juliet on Thursday 3rd July!
READ MOREOne of Scotland’s most iconic heritage attractions and star of hit TV series Outlander, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle!
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 MOREArgyll's Lodging is Scotland's most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse, fit to receive, and impress, royal guests!
READ MOREWe are a family run Alpaca Farm and Trekking Centre based in Thornhill, next to the Flanders Moss Nature Reserve.
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 MORERSPB Black Devon Wetlands is a quiet gem of a reserve, an area of untouched wet grassland and wetland habitat!
READ MORECowane’s Hospital is a 17th Century Almshouse in the historic city of Stirling and is located in the area known as Top o’ the Town, just below Stirling Castle
READ MOREGo Ape Aberfoyle offers exhilarating and unrivalled outdoor activities less than an hour's drive north of Glasgow!
READ MOREBriarlands Farm at Blair Drummond, near Stirling, offers a fun day out for all the family in the fresh air.
READ MOREStand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory.
READ MORELocated in beautiful semi-natural and formal landscapes yet only 10 miles from Glasgow city centre, Mugdock Country Park offers an exciting visit to the countryside.
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...
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