Join us after hours for Tales from the Castle!
8 November 2022
Get a sneak peek at some of the characters you can meet in our brand-new after hours event, Tales from the Castle!
The Glory of all Princely Governing: The Reformer King James IV
17 March 2023
James IV took a keen interest in education, medicine, science and law during his reign. On the date of his birth, we take a closer look.
Stirling Castle 
Our Movements, Our Stories: Paying homage to Scotland’s untold Black history at Stirling Castle
13 October 2022
Stirling Castle is hosting a new moving image exhibition that uncovers Scotland’s untold Black history and its connection to the Castle. OMOS (Our Movements, our Stories) celebrates Black and Black LGBTQ excellence and performance in Scotland.
Stirling Castle 
HM The Queen at Stirling Castle
14 September 2022
Following the news of HM The Queen’s death at Balmoral Castle last week, we are looking back at the monarch’s visits to Scotland. On more than one occasion, her visits led her to Stirling Castle.
History 
Gunner Haimes: The Hero during the Stirling Castle Fire
10 June 2022
As part of Scotland’s Year of Stories, we are looking at one of Stirling Castle’s most told tales. It is about a soldier who lost his life saving the King’s Old Building from a fire in 1855. Joni and Paul, our Stirling Castle guides have researched the archives. They discovered, as is often the case, that the truth is much more dramatic than fiction.
History 
Margaret Tudor: My Lady, The King’s ‘Defiant’ Mother
13 April 2022
Read the story of how Margaret Tudor fought to protect the interests of her children during turbulent times in Scottish history.
Stirling Castle 
Restoring Magnificence: The restoration of the palace at Stirling Castle
15 December 2021
Lots of research, meticulous attention to detail and a lot of love! Castle guide, Russell looks back on the wonderful restoration of James V’s Palace at Stirling Castle.
Events 
Behind the scenes with the Events Manager at Stirling Castle
10 November 2021
We speak to Event Manager Sarah Percy about her career highlights and experience delivering event excellence at Stirling Castle.
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum 
The Argylls Museum in Five Objects
2 July 2021
Take a tour of the newly reopened Argylls Museum and uncover the story of one of Scotland’s great Highland Regiments.
Events 
Outland(er)ish banquets at Stirling Castle
1 June 2021
On World Outlander Day, we let you know how to celebrate in time-travelling-television style with an event like no other at Stirling Castle
Did You Know? 
Stirling Castle and the Beautiful Game
31 May 2021
While we get excited for the Euros 2020 to kick off with Scotland at the starting line, castle guide Paul takes a look at the history of the beautiful game and Stirling Castle’s football connections.