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Stirling Castle

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Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle

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    Location: Mercat Cross, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    March 11, 2023

    Stirling Castle was first recorded in 1107 as a chapel building. It became an important Scottish stronghold with an excellent position on the high volcanic rock overlooking the Forth River. The castle changed hands many times over the years with power struggles between Scottish nobles and the wars with England. Many royals have visited or lived here including Mary Queen of Scots, James I & James VI.

    Today it's a very popular visitor attraction. It's paid entry but you can do a great run around the castle walls and the attached Gowanhill parkland.

      November 4, 2022

      The castle was at times one of the residences of the Scottish kings. Several battles significant to Scottish history took place in the area.

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        April 28, 2024

        Parental home of Queen Mary of Scots

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