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Stirling Castle

Soldiers from the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders relaxing during a break in First World War training

An Ancient Fortress and A Modern War

12 November 2018

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders based at Stirling Castle in the build-up to the First World War were kept occupied until the very last moments of peace, before daily life at the castle changed almost overnight.

Did You Know?

Hello Europe, this is Stirling calling!

19 September 2018

Explore Stirling Castle’s lesser-known connections to Europe for Heritage Awareness Day 2018.

Castle staff

garden with roses growing and castle in background

A Long Standing Garden

17 July 2018

From bowls to beech trees, uncover the history of Stirling Castle’s magnificent Queen Anne Garden with gardener Brian Sinclair

Did You Know?

National Unicorn Day

9 April 2018

To celebrate National Unicorn Day, we take a look at some of the mythical beasts you can spot around the castle. How many have you spotted?

Fashion

More than it Seams

7 March 2018

As the internet explodes over dress codes at this week’s Oscars, we take a look at the importance of dressing to impress at the castle’s Royal Court

Behind the Scenes

woman in hard hat and hi vis vest reaches up to dust wooden ceiling

Dusting off the cobwebs

14 February 2018

Lynsey Haworth from our collections unit explains how we care for the impressive objects in the palace using some rather traditional housekeeping techniques.

Recipes