Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most historically and architecturally important castles in Scotland. The castle sits atop an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarding what was, until the 1890s, the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth, has made it an important fortification in the region from the earliest times.
Most of the principal buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. A few structures remain from the fourteenth century, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century.
Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing time. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing day.
On 1 January open from 11 am to 5 pm.
Adult: £15
Child (5 - 15): £9
Concession (60+, unemployed): £12
Child under 5: free
The best price for entry to the castle is online.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_Castle
Official Website https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/
Twitter https://twitter.com/stirlingcastle
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/visitstirlingcastle
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.EMAIL hs.stirlingcastle@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.PHONE +44 1786 450000
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.ADDRESS Castle Esplanade, Stirling FK8 1EJ, United Kingdom
landingPages.LANDING_PAGE.DETAIL.COORDINATES 56°7'26.562" N -3°56'53.79" E
