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- Castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600 Built by Significant works by James IV, James V, and James VI
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Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland. The castle sits atop an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position.
Stirling Castle, historically and architecturally signifiant castle, mostly dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, in Stirling, Scotland. The fortress’s strategic importance gave it a key role in Scottish history. It was the principal royal stronghold of the Stuart kings from the time of Robert II until the union of Scotland and England.
- Early History
- The Late Medieval Castle
- The Early Modern Castle
- The Castle Today
Stirling Castle occupies a strategically important point between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands. For this reason, the castle has been described as the ‘brooch’ which joins the two halves of Scotland. Perched atop a rocky volcanic crag, the castle was able to control traffic along the River Forth below, the Stirling Bridge that crossed a low po...
Stirling Castle played a prominent role during the Wars of Independence when English kings tried to subdue Scotland and make it a province of their kingdom. The Scottish hero William Wallace (c. 1270-1305 CE) led a famous victory against a much larger English army near the castle at Stirling Bridge in 1297. Stirling Castle was again in Scottish han...
Stirling Castle benefitted from a great refit during the reign of James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513) and his immediate successors. A new Great Hall was built c. 1500 with new kitchens to serve it, the Chapel Royal was added, an inner courtyard laid out, and the general defences improved, including a massive new main gate with twin circular towers....
The main gates to the castle on the east side are much lower than their original 16th-century version but remain impressive with their massive towers and portcullised gates. An idea of the original height of this part of the castle can be ascertained from the contemporary Prince’s Tower on the west side. The visitor passing through the gates enters...
- Mark Cartwright
Apr 15, 2021 · Stirling Castle is an iconic royal palace and stronghold, seen to represent Scottish independence and a focal point for many of the most important... Fought over by some of the most famous figures in Scottish and English history, including William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
- Amy Irvine
It has been a Royal Castle since the 1100s. Stirling Castle, like her sister in Edinburgh, is not just a single building but a group of interwoven defences, castle, palace, fortress and courtyards all in one, occupying the summit of one of the most impressive volcanic rocks to be seen anywhere.
From high on a volcanic outcrop, the castle guarded the lowest crossing point of the River Forth for centuries. Today it remains a great symbol of Scottish independence and national pride. The castle’s long, turbulent history features: William Wallace. Robert the Bruce.
King Alexander I of Scotland built the first fortress at Stirling in the 11th century and it has been enlarged and undergone restoration work on several occasions over the centuries. The castle has a rich history having undergone several successful sieges.
