If you belong to a group that likes finding interesting and unusual places to get out and about then try our themed tours. Our expert guides can help you discover what life was like in Stirling Castle or Argyll’s lodging – a fine Renaissance townhouse. We can also introduce you to the art of tapestry weaving or reveal how we are returning a Renaissance palace to how it may have looked in the mid-16th century.

For anyone interested in arts and crafts, there’s the rare opportunity to spend an hour with one of the world-class weavers making the Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries which hang on the wall of the Chapel Royal. Equally fascinating is the chance to find out about the historical research and archaeological excavations which have been necessary to ensure that our recreation of the palace interiors at the castle are fully authentic. This includes the intriguing story behind the five year project to hand-carve a complete replica set of The Stirling Heads – metre-wide oak medallions which once adorned palace ceilings. The tours are a perfect way to find out about the people and events that shaped our history.

As our private themed talks and tours are all about choice, you can mix and match elements of each to suit your interests. There are various options for times – as some prefer a daytime visit, while others enjoy the chance to have the castle or lodgings to themselves in the evening. We can also provide catering, whether you just fancy teas and coffees or want to make it a real occasion with lunch or dinner in the High Dining Room of Argyll’s Lodging – where the greatest nobles in the land once feasted.


To find out more visit www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/grouptours