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. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1890s, th…
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. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1890s, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification in the region from the earliest times.
Owner: Historic Environment Scotland · Ministry of Defence
Built: 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
Grid reference: grid reference NS789940
Open to the public: Yes
In use: Still in use today
Battles/wars: Sieges and occupations during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1296–1357); sieges in 1651, 1746
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