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Open all year seven days a week; opening times vary throughout the year. We recommend at least two hours to see the highlights within the castle.
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17 May 2012
April 10th 1512 saw the birth of a young prince, son to King James IV of Scotland, nephew to Henry VIII of England and who would one day become a king himself...
Points Of Interest Map
With so much to see, look for points of interest in our interactive map of Stirling Castle.
Opening hours
Summer
1 April - 30 September
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 6.00 pm
Winter
October - 31 March
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Last entry
Last ticket sold 45 mins before closing. The Regimental Museum closes 45 mins before the castle. To check opening hours please telephone + 44 (0) 1786 450 000.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Last entry
Last ticket sold 45 mins before closing. The Regimental Museum closes 45 mins before the castle. To check opening hours please telephone + 44 (0) 1786 450 000.
Christmas and New Year
We will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing day. We will be open from 11am to 5pm on January 1st and as normal from January 2nd
Regimental Museum
Summer
Summer
1st April - 30th September
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 10.00am to 4.45pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 10.00am to 4.45pm
Winter
1st October - 31st March
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 10.00 to 3.45pm. Visitors will be asked to leave the museum by 4pm.
Last entry
Last ticket sold 45 mins before closing. The Regimental Museum closes 45 mins before the castle. To check opening hours please telephone + 44 (0) 1786 450 000
Christmas and New Year
The Regimental Museum is closed from the 21st December over the Christmas period including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will reopen on the 4th January.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 10.00 to 3.45pm. Visitors will be asked to leave the museum by 4pm.
Last entry
Last ticket sold 45 mins before closing. The Regimental Museum closes 45 mins before the castle. To check opening hours please telephone + 44 (0) 1786 450 000
Christmas and New Year
The Regimental Museum is closed from the 21st December over the Christmas period including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will reopen on the 4th January.
