See inside six magnificent royal apartments which have been returned to how they might have looked in the 1540s, when it was the childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. Meet costumed performers who will welcome you into 16th century life in one of Scotland's greatest castles. This really is worth a visit and Stirling.co.uk would also encourage anyone who lives in the Stirling area to visit Stirling Castle and spend the day experiencing history right on your doorstep.
Video is from Historic Scotland's YouTube channel.
Castle towers above the river and the medieval bridge. The
castle is well defended by cliffs on 3 sides, the castle became
a military stronghold and seat of royalty and government.
Castle rock has been used as a fortress for centuries - probably
since Roman times. The earliest buildings upon it mentioned
in surviving records are the castle and the chapel dedicated
by Alexander 1 in 1120.
the 12th Century it became one of the principal royal strongholds
in Scotland. Destroyed or rebuilt several times in the 13th
and 14th centuries, it was close to great battles against
the English during the Wars of Independence - Stirling Bridge
in 1297 and Bannockburn in 1314.