Stirling Castle (HS)

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This palace-fortress is the grandest of all Scotland’s castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and its architecture. It was a favourite residence of Stewart kings. James IV built the recently restored Great Hall – the finest mediaeval building of its type in Scotland. The marvellous Renaissance palace was built by James V between 1538 and 1542. All that remains of its once sumptuous furnishings are the ‘Stirling Heads’. These elegantly carved oak roundels formed the ceiling of the Presence Chamber. They were taken down in about 1770 after one fell and injured a soldier. In the main courtyard stands the Chapel Royal. It was rebuilt by James VI for the baptism in 1594 of his eldest son Prince Henry. Prince Henry never succeeded to the throne. He died in London aged 18. For almost two centuries the castle was used as a barracks and latterly as a depot for the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Their regimental museum in the upper square is well worth a visit. From the castle there are marvellous views in all directions. Reconstructed mediaeval kitchen and other exhibitions. Restaurant, shop and book shop.
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Summer: April - September: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - last entry 5.15pm (closes at 6.00pm). Winter: October - March: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - last entry 4.15pm (closes at 5.00pm). Closed 25th, 26th December. Open on 1st, 2nd January.
Eintritt / Kosten
Adult £8.00; Child £3.00; Concession £6.00 (includes admission to nearby Argyll’s Lodging). Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Zugang für Behinderte
Reasonable wheelchair access to most of castle, disabled courtesy vehicle, braille guidebook, disabled toilets.
Zusätzliche Informationen
Car park has a £2.00 charge.
So finden Sie uns
At the head of Stirling's historic old town off the M9.
Kontaktinformationen
Esplanade
Stirling
FK8 1EJ
Tel: 01786 450000
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