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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.
A grpup of costumed renenactors from various eras raising their hats inside the great hall of Stirling Castle

Join us after hours for Tales from the Castle!

Get a sneak peek at some of the characters you can meet in our brand-new after hours event, Tales from the Castle!

The performers of the exhibition OMOS in costume in the court yard of Stirling Castle.

Our Movements, Our Stories: Paying homage to Scotland’s untold Black history at Stirling Castle

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.

HM The Queen in a light blue costume and hat talking to two children. Behind the Queen stands Prince Philip.

HM The Queen at Stirling Castle

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.

Photo of a green garden space and a tree next to a building

Gunner Haimes: The Hero during the Stirling Castle Fire

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.

A historic painting Margaret Tudor wearing a large necklace

Margaret Tudor: My Lady, The King’s ‘Defiant’ Mother

Read the story of how Margaret Tudor fought to protect the interests of her children during turbulent times in Scottish history.

Photo of the Queen's chamber

Restoring Magnificence: The restoration of the palace at Stirling Castle

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.

At atmospheric wedding photo of a couple sharing kiss underneath a stone archway at Stirling Castle

Behind the scenes with the Events Manager at Stirling Castle

We speak to Event Manager Sarah Percy about her career highlights and experience delivering event excellence at Stirling Castle.

a group of 7 men in military dress form the 1860s

The Argylls Museum in Five Objects

Take a tour of the newly reopened Argylls Museum and uncover the story of one of Scotland’s great Highland Regiments.

Candles, glasses and flowers on a long dining table

Outland(er)ish banquets at Stirling Castle

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

old football

Stirling Castle and the Beautiful Game

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.