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Ice Cream Sundae: A History of Asher’s Ice Cream Van

18 July 2019

Get the inside scoop on the history of iconic ice cream van which has been serving summer treats to castle visitors for over 50 years!

Behind the Scenes

The gatehouse of Stirling Castle at nightfall

Wuthering Heights at Stirling Castle

5 July 2019

Rosie from the front of house team takes us behind the scenes of the recent Chapterhouse Theatre production of Wuthering Heights in the Great Hall at Stirling Castle.

History

A black and white archive photo showing Stirling Castle's dominant position from ground level

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.

Guest Post

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.

Food & Drink

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

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.

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