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. The post The Glory of all Princely Governing: The Reformer King James IV appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

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. The post Restoring Magnificence: The restoration of the palace at Stirling Castle appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

We speak to Event Manager Sarah Percy about her career highlights and experience delivering event excellence at Stirling Castle. The post Behind the scenes with the Events Manager at Stirling Castle appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

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. The post Our Movements, Our Stories: Paying homage to Scotland’s untold Black history at Stirling Castle appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

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. The post Stirling Castle and the Beautiful Game appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

Get a sneak peek at some of the characters you can meet in our brand-new after hours event, Tales from the Castle! The post Join us after hours for Tales from the Castle! appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

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. The post Gunner Haimes: The Hero during the Stirling Castle Fire appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

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. The post HM The Queen at Stirling Castle appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

Read the story of how Margaret Tudor fought to protect the interests of her children during turbulent times in Scottish history. The post Margaret Tudor: My Lady, The King’s ‘Defiant’ Mother appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more

Take a tour of the newly reopened Argylls Museum and uncover the story of one of Scotland’s great Highland Regiments. The post The Argylls Museum in Five Objects appeared first on Stirling Castle ..read more