Stirling Castle
A great day out at my favourite castle. Garry, Mrs B and young Carson joined me. Not too far from base. The castle is visible for many miles in every direction. You can spot it as you approach Stirling.
You can also see the Wallace Monument in the distance.
A great day out at my favourite castle. Garry, Mrs B and young Carson joined me. Not too far from base. The castle is visible for many miles in every direction. You can spot it as you approach Stirling.
You can also see the Wallace Monument in the distance.
The castle stands proudly on the an imposing crag. Three steep cliffs helps its defence. It is the site of many coronations. Most famous Scottish monarchs was Mary, Queen of Scots. She was crowned there in 1542.
Robert the Bruce
The castle goes back to the 12th century, and it has played a part in numerous battles throughout our history.
Tickets cost £17, seniors £14, and kids £10.
Stirling Castle is open all year-round, with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day and the New Years holiday.
Tickets cost £17, seniors £14, and kids £10.
Stirling Castle is open all year-round, with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day and the New Years holiday.
Stirling Bridge
William Wallace Monument
The castle belonged to the Scots then the English. Edward Ist of England captured the Castle in 1296. The following year William Wallac s army defeated the English and retook the castle. A year on it changed over again but only for a short time. The Castle was in their hands until 1313 when Robert the Bruce won the battle of Bannockburn. The castle then remained in Scottish hands for 20 years until the English victory at Halidon Hill saw them retake Stirling which they held until 1342.
The Foreword Gatehouse
Scots held out for 20 years then lost to Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1651. The last siege was in 1746. The Jacobite army led by Bonnie Prince Charlie was unsuccessful.
Grand Battery
Outer Defences
The Great Hall
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Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
One of the highlights was finding out about the Scottish Regiment.
So many interesting stories from their time in battle. They fought wars all over the world. Their campaigns and struggles of Empire, World Wars, the Cold War. They a have taken part in many peace keeping roles.
One of the highlights was finding out about the Scottish Regiment.
So many interesting stories from their time in battle. They fought wars all over the world. Their campaigns and struggles of Empire, World Wars, the Cold War. They a have taken part in many peace keeping roles.
Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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Great Hall
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Palace
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Live music
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The Magnificently Furnished Queen's Bedchamber. Which was not slept in. It was only for show.
Tickets cost £17, seniors £14, and kids £10.
Tickets cost £17, seniors £14, and kids £10.
Chapel Royal
Church of the Holy Rude
Parish church dating from 15th century, still active today, where infant King James VI was crowned.
