Stirling Castle
Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story.
About Stirling Castle
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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.
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Upcoming Events at Stirling Castle
Burns an’ a’ that
Join us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!
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Celebrating International Womens Day
Come along to Stirling Castle this international women's day to meet some of Scotland's most influential, powerful women as they wander around the Castle.
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The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum Dumbarton Road,
Stirling FK8 2RQ
The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history.
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Argaty Red Kites
Argaty Red Kites Lerrocks,
Doune FK16 6EJ
Just 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!
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Go Ape Aberfoyle
The Lodge - Forest Visitor Centre. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park,
Aberfoyle FK8 3SX
Go Ape Aberfoyle offers exhilarating and unrivalled outdoor activities less than an hour's drive north of Glasgow!
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Argylls Lodging
NA Castle Wynd,
Stirling FK8 1EG
Argyll's Lodging is Scotland's most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse, fit to receive, and impress, royal guests!
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The Great Trossachs Forest
The Great Trossachs Forest ,
Callander
Equal 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.
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Deanston Distillery
Deanston Distillery ,
Doune FK16 6AG
Our wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.
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Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm Blairdrummond,
Stirling FK9 4UP
Briarlands Farm at Blair Drummond, near Stirling, offers a fun day out for all the family in the fresh air.
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The Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel Lime Road,
Falkirk FK1 4RS
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first and only rotating boat lift, as much an icon for Scotland as it is an engineering masterpiece!
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Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park By Stirling,
Stirling FK9 4UR
Located on a perfectly flat 160-acre estate just outside Stirling, Blair Drummond is Central Scotland’s most exciting family visitor attraction and the perfect place for a family day out.
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Arnprior Farm
Arnprior Farm Arnprior,
Nr Kippen FK8 3HA
Established 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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Cowanes Hospital
49 St John Street,
Stirling FK8 1ED
Cowane’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
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All Days Out listings in Stirling
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The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
The Stirling Smith is the home of a significant collection of rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British and World history.
READ MORE
Argaty Red Kites
Just 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 MORE
Go Ape Aberfoyle
Go Ape Aberfoyle offers exhilarating and unrivalled outdoor activities less than an hour's drive north of Glasgow!
READ MORE
Argylls Lodging
Argyll's Lodging is Scotland's most splendid and complete example of a 17th century townhouse, fit to receive, and impress, royal guests!
READ MORE
The Great Trossachs Forest
Equal 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 MORE
Deanston Distillery
Our wonderful distillery, on the banks of the River Teith, has always been at the very heart of Deanston.
READ MORE
Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm at Blair Drummond, near Stirling, offers a fun day out for all the family in the fresh air.
READ MORE
The Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is the world's first and only rotating boat lift, as much an icon for Scotland as it is an engineering masterpiece!
READ MORE
Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park
Located on a perfectly flat 160-acre estate just outside Stirling, Blair Drummond is Central Scotland’s most exciting family visitor attraction and the perfect place for a family day out.
READ MORE
Arnprior Farm
Established 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.
READ MORE
Cowanes Hospital
Cowane’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
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