Historic Scotland put on a free weekend so we decided to take the family to Stirling Castle, I believe it's normally £9 for Adults & £4.50 for kids which is probably in line with most attractions, £2 for parking. Overall we enjoyed our visit & our 5 year old who was unsure about the idea of visiting a Castle before... more

We spent an entire day at Sterling Castle, arriving by train from Edinburgh is fast and convenient. The castle itself is a historic gem and the tours offered on site are highly recommended. The views of the surrounding countryside is also spectacular. You haven't been to Scotland if you haven't been to Stirling! The village around the castle is tidy,... more

if you like going to large buildings full of next to nothing, then stirling castle is your place! if your visiting stirling then i suppose you have to go to the castle but this really does make you wonder, if this really is the best hisoric scotland can do? the only saving grace was that argyll lodgings was included in... more

On 27 October 2009, I opted for the 12pm tour of Stirling Castle which came free with the entrance fee. The guide who took us around was a born actor and was just so passionate about his subject.. Describing in vivid detail the Battle of Stirling Castle and Bannockburn and then quickly bypassing the other battles which the Scots lost... more

We spent a whole day here recently, which included a guided tour of the castle of about an hour and another similar length tour of the nearby Argyll Lodgings (I think thats what it was called). The guides for both tours were enthusiastic and knowledgable. After the tours we were free to go back and explore other parts of the... more

I was really looking forward to visiting Stirling castle, but should have looked to see what was being restored. The Chapel and Great hall were beautiful, having been restored previously. Hanging in the Chapel are the 4 completed tapestries depicting a story about capturing a Unicorn that will one day hang in the palace. There is also a weaver's hall... more

One of the best castles we visited whilst in Sotland this year. We spent at least 3 hours thoroughly engrossed. Great audio tapes allowing you to go at your own pace and well marked stopping points on the way round the various interest points. An interesting selection of static, film and live exhibits - the execuetioner was very good at... more

After paying full price for less than half an attraction and my wife practically being sick in the filth of the ladies toilets I would say the person(s) in charge must be sacked as bringing Scotlands Heritage into disripute more

The castle looks great from the outside, and you can skirt around it outside but there are only like two interior rooms to see and they are not impressive, they are almost empty. This castle is undergoing renovations and shouldn't be charging admission to see just about nothing. However, the views are fantastic but I was still very disappointed with... more