An Author and Three Knitted Dolls Walk into a Castle…
23 April 2019
For World Book Night, Megan Murray, author of the children’s Scottish History series Maggie and The Magic Bookcase® sent us her highlights of a day of exploring at Stirling Castle.
There’s been a murder!
30 May 2019
Stirling Castle has overseen conflict, imprisonment and more than one untimely death. From royal revenge to gruesome discoveries, this blog delves into the stronghold’s dark past.
Food & Drink 
Are you buzzing?
7 December 2018
Andrew, Ewan, Alina, Hannah, Aaron, Amanda and teacher Mr Ambrose from Stirling High School, have written this guest blog for us about the work they have been carrying out with Plan Bee at the Castle. You’ll bee a fool to miss this!
History 
The Warwolf
21 November 2018
In 1304, Edward I, the Hammer of the Scots, besieged Stirling Castle. A rain of lead balls, Greek fire and boulders fell on the castle. It was ‘game over’ for the Scots when a terrifyingly monstrous weapon arrived on the scene.
Stirling Castle 
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 
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 
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 
Mulled Apple Winter Warmer Recipe
18 December 2017
Warm up with our winter warmer recipe for a delicious mulled apple drink – perfect for all the family this holiday season!