Stirling Castle
Great hilltop royal fortress of the Stewart kings, above the River Forth
- Scotland
- Stirling
- 15th century
- Renaissance / Medieval
- hill fortress
Perched on a volcanic crag commanding the River Forth, Stirling Castle was the favourite residence of the Stewart kings and a key prize in Scotland's wars of independence. Its Renaissance palace and great hall date mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Construction: Main buildings 15th–16th centuries (earlier origins)
Frequently asked questions
- When was Stirling Castle built?
- Stirling Castle was built mainly in the 15th century. Full construction span: Main buildings 15th–16th centuries (earlier origins).
- Where is Stirling Castle?
- Stirling Castle is in Stirling, Scotland (around 56.12°, -3.95°).
- What kind of castle is Stirling Castle?
- Stirling Castle is a hilltop fortress in the Renaissance / Medieval style. Great hilltop royal fortress of the Stewart kings, above the River Forth.