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Stirling Castle (Historic Scotland)
    Stirling Castle
Stirling
FK8 1EJ
Scotland
Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Social History, Weapons and War
Facilities
Food: yes Shop: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01786 450000
E-mail : hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Website : www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_275
Open
Open All Year Seven Days A Week.
April To September 9.30am To 6.00pm.
October To March 9.30am To 5.00pm.
Last Ticket Sold 45 Minutes Before Closing.

Admission charges
Adult £7.50
Child £2.00
Reduced £5.50.
Please note: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Description
Without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its architecture. The Great Hall and the Gatehouse of James IV, the marvellous Palace of James V, the Chapel Royal of James VI and the artillery fortifications of the 16th to 18th centuries are all of outstanding interest. The views from the castle rock are spectacular. The Great Hall has recently been restored to how it would have looked around 1500. Displays on castle’s history, medieval kitchen and attractive café.

Green Tourism Silver Award


Articles
Latest Medieval Masterpiece Arrives At Scottish Landmark Stirling Castle
News In Brief - Museums, Galleries And Heritage News
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£12m Project Will Return Renaissance Splendour To Stirling
News In Brief - Week Ending September 30 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending November 26 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending October 15 2006

General Information
Parking for coaches
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Facilities
Cafeteria
Refreshments
Shop