Stirling Castle, Medieval castle in Stirling, Scotland
The castle stands on a volcanic rock formation, surrounded by steep cliffs on three sides and overlooking the valleys of central Scotland.
The fortress played a central role during the Scottish Wars of Independence, with William Wallace securing victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
The Renaissance palace contains a collection of wooden medallions known as the Stirling Heads, depicting Scottish monarchs and mythological figures from the 1540s.
The Great Hall remains the largest medieval banquet space in Scotland, featuring thick stone walls and a traditional hammerbeam roof measuring 42 meters long.
Edward I of England used the largest trebuchet ever built, called Warwolf, during the siege of 1304 to break down the castle walls.
Location: Stirling
Website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/
Website: https://stirlingcastle.scot
GPS coordinates: 56.12389,-3.94778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
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