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Events A silver vase filled with pink and blue flowers on a lavishly decorated banqueting table

A Peony for Your Thoughts

26 April 2021

Meet one of our event suppliers, Planet Flowers, and go behind the scenes in adding floral flair to events at Stirling Castle.
Visitor's Tips aerial view of stirling castle

Stirling Castle steward shares top visitor tips

23 April 2021

Haste ye back! Stirling Castle is opening its gates to visitors once again. In this blog, castle steward Caitlin shares her top visitor tips.

History Close up of a portrait of a young lady

Jane Ferrier and The Stirling Heads

17 March 2021

Discover the inspirational story of Jane Ferrier, who’s tenacious work in the 1800s ensured the survival of the amazing Stirling Heads.

Stirling Castle Two costumed performers reenacting the muder of the Earl of Douglas at Stirling Castle

The Douglas Murder

22 February 2021

Until we can welcome you back to the castle, our guides are telling their favourite tales from the castle’s history. This week, our guide Tricia follows the story of a fatal invitation to the castle.

Events A lavishly decorated table ready for a dinner

Create an event fit for a king or queen!

3 February 2021

Are you ready for some historic glamour? Get party planning in the largest medieval banqueting hall ever built in Scotland!

History A view of the King's Knot and surrounding green parkland from Stirling Castle

Untying the Knots

1 February 2021

Below Stirling Castle, you’ll find some intriguing grass-covered mounds called the King’s and Queen’s Knots. But what’s in a Knot? Join our expert guides to find out more.

Events An aerial view of Stirling Castle with the distinctive golden great hall

A History of the Chapel Royal

18 December 2020

Looking for a historic venue for your next event? Read on to find out more about the Chapel Royal

Events A pipe band performing in a castle courtyard at night

Traditional Music for Your Next Event

10 December 2020

Every great event needs great music and we have caught up it The Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band to hear more about the events they play.

Stirling Castle Portrait of a costumed performer portraying Mary de Guise, Stirling Castle.

A day in the life of Mary of Guise

20 November 2020

What was a typical day like for Queen Mary of Guise? Read on to follow in the footsteps of the 16th century regent and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.

History A stained glass window with 8 heraldic crests

The Great Hall and the Battle of Flodden

9 September 2020

We explore the connection between Stirling Castle’s Great Hall and the noblemen lost to one of the most disastrous battles in Scottish history.

Visitor's Tips The timber roof of Stirling Castle Great Hall

Welcome back to Stirling Castle

30 July 2020

We are excited to be opening our gates again from Saturday 1 August. Here’s what you need to know!

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