Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle crowns a volcanic intrusive crag in Stirling, Scotland, its steep cliffs forming a natural fortress that made it one of the most strategically vital strongholds in Scottish history. Recorded from at least 1110, its principal Renaissance buildings were raised between 1490 and 1600 by Stewart kings James IV, V, and VI. The castle witnessed at least eight sieges, including key engagements of the Wars of Scottish Independence, and was the site of Mary Queen of Scots's coronation on 9 September 1543.
Open year-round to the public, it received a £12 million restoration completed in 2011, recreating the royal apartments in their 1540s splendour.
Visitor information
- Location
- Stirling, Scotland
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- B (Great castles)
- Coordinates
- 56.1239, -3.9478
- Official site
- https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stirling Castle?
- Stirling Castle is in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom (approximately 56.1239, -3.9478).
- Can you visit Stirling Castle?
- Yes — Stirling Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Stirling Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Stirling Castle is rated B tier on the Castle Atlas — Great castles.
- What can you see at Stirling Castle?
- Stirling Castle crowns a volcanic intrusive crag in Stirling, Scotland, its steep cliffs forming a natural fortress that made it one of the most strategically vital strongholds in Scottish history. Recorded from at least 1110, its principal Renaissance buildings were raised between 1490 and 1600 by Stewart kings James IV, V, and VI. The castle witnessed at least eight sieges, including key engagements of the Wars of Scottish Independence, and was the site of Mary Queen of Scots's coronation on 9 September 1543.
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