Castle

Stirling Castle

Stirling, Scotland

Renaissance royal castle where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned, with the restored Great Hall, Royal Palace and Stirling Heads.

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Mooch tip Combine with the Wallace Monument and Bannockburn.

Visiting

Opening times: Daily 9:30am-5pm (Oct-Mar), to 6pm Apr-Sep
How long to allow: 2-3 hours
Best time to go: Weekday morning
Accessibility: Accessible route; steep approach

Getting there

Address: Castle Esplanade, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
Parking: Esplanade car park (charged)
Nearest station: Stirling (15 min uphill)

Places to stay near Stirling Castle

The Portcullis HotelStirling · ££ · 0.4 km away Stirling Youth HostelStirling · £ · 0.5 km away King Street AparthotelStirling · £££ · 0.6 km away Victoria Square HotelStirling · £££££ · 0.7 km away The Stirling Highland HotelStirling · £££ · 0.7 km away Colessio HotelStirling · £££ · 0.7 km away

See all places to stay around Stirling

More to do nearby

Photo coming soonHistoric city & landmarksNational Wallace MonumentStirling, Scotland · 2 km awayPaid entry Photo coming soonCastleDoune CastleDoune, Scotland · 9 km awayPaid entry

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