Stirling Castle
Without doubt one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its architecture. The Great Hall and the Gatehouse of James IV, the marvellous Palace of James V, the Chapel Royal of James VI and the artillery fortifications of the 16th to 18th centuries are all of outstanding interest.
The views from the castle rock are spectacular. The Great Hall has recently been restored to how it would have looked around 1500. Displays on castle's history, medieval kitchen and attractive café.
All apartments in the castle are accessible apart from the Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Only the medieval kitchens and Elphinstone Tower are not suitable for visitors using wheelchairs. The ground floor of the shop and the book shop are accessible. The castle café has a ramp. Braille information boards are on display.
Contact
The
Steward
Castle Wynd
Stirling
.
FK8 1EJ
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1786) 450000
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
