A castle existed at Stirling by the 12th century and served from the first as an important royal residence. It played a prominent role in the Scottish Wars of Independence and it was within sight of ...

STIRLING Castle’s royal palace will be closed for much of the next three years as a team of historians, builders, carvers and sculptors works to restore its Renaissance splendour.The palace was ...

A key highlight of Stirling Castle is the Royal Palace. It is said to be one of the best-preserved Renaissance buildings in the UK and has been refurbished to look as it might have done around 1540.

Stirling Castle: Renaissance of a Royal Palace John Goodall May 26, 2020 . The exterior of the great hall at Stirling Castle. It has been limewashed and its parapets restored with heraldic beasts, ...

The castle was loved by royals including Mary Queen of Scots, who enjoyed its luxurious surroundings and sweeping views ...