Stirling Castle

Location

ScotlandStirlingStirling

Period

MedievalRenaissanceStewartStuartTudor

Property Type

CastleFortressPalace

Construction Century

12th century14th century15th century16th century18th century

Aristocracy

Scottish Royal Family

Famous Figures

Alexander IIIBonnie Prince CharlieJames VI and IKing Alexander IKing William IMary Queen of Scots

Owners

Historic Environment ScotlandScotland

Julie visits Stirling Castle – one of the greatest and strategically important castles in Scotland. The castle was a defensive fortress and also a Royal Palace, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1542. Julie takes a tour of the castle to understand the workings of the Royal court.

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