A replica of the Stirling Head No. 29

What to see and do

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s great days out – it was created by kings and queens as a great royal residence. But at times of war it was also a formidable fortress. From the Chapel Royal and the Great Kitchens, to Argyll’s Lodging and the Tapestry Studio, there is plenty for all the family to enjoy.

Contact us

Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1EJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 450 000
Email: Stirling Castle

From the tapestry, The Unicorn in Captivity, at Stirling Castle

Quick guide

Download this quick guide to the castle before you go.

Cover of Stirling Castle orientation leaflet
Daily programme

Read about our daily programme of events at Stirling.

> Daily Programme [pdf, 455kb]
Costumed character at Stirling Castle
The castle exhibition

The Castle Exhibition

Discover the fascinating history of Stirling Castle.

The Great Hall, Stirling

The Great Hall

The Great Hall was by far the largest banqueting hall ever built in medieval Scotland.

The Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal was the last building erected in the castle by royalty.

The Great Kitchens

The Great Kitchens

Get a taste for 16th -century life in the medieval kitchens.

The Great Kitchens

A weaver at the Tapestry Studio, Stirling Castle

The Tapestry Studio

Appreciate the work of our dedicated weavers who are producing a series of seven tapestries.

Argyll's Lodging

Argyll's Lodging

Argyll’s Lodging is Scotland’s most splendid and complete example of a 17th -century townhouse.

War memorial to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Regimental Museum

Explore the history of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.