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Stirling Castle

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 2 attractions in Stirling
Traveler Description: This famous castle is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
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Attraction type: Castle, Museum, Historic home
Activities: Getting married, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Upper Castle Hill
Old Town Stirling
Scotland
Tel: 01786 450000

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5 of 5 stars
Charleston, West Virginia
Nov 26, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

If you want to see a real castle, don't miss Stirling. This is a very special place to see. I especially enjoyed the guided tour. The weaving of the tapestries is amazing. This castle is being restored as closely as possible to what it was in the era of King James. more

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5 of 5 stars
California
Oct 27, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I can certainly understand the other reviewer's negative comments about this property. Much of the castle is closed for major restoration projects, including the Royal Lodgings (eventually they will appear as they did during the 1500's). The projects will take many years; the preservation of historical sites is painstakingly slow. In the meantime, they do have some interesting exhibits. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alberta, Canada
Oct 18, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

First, I should say this was my first and only visit to a castle (and want to see more!) This was my first trip to Europe and only spent a few days in Scotland. My aunt has relatives in Scotland, and she also lived there, and said that Stirling Castle was her favourite.... so of course that's where we had... more

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1 of 5 stars
Catania - Sicily
Aug 15, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

I can't understand how Stirling castle can be considered one of the most important attraction of Scotland since it has nothing to see! It certainly has an historical significance, but that's not enough for an admission ticket of more than 10£ per person (the most expensive of the 10 castles we visited in Scotland), and though has beautiful exteriors and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
Jul 24, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We toured a number of castles in Scotland and all of them were worthwhile and had something to recommend them but Stirling Castle is among the best. I walked into the castle and said, "Now, this is what a castle should look like!" It suited my Hollywood-inspired ideals of dimension and grandeure more than any other. We visited in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, New York
Apr 17, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I loved Stirling Castle. The walk from the train station was a bit rough since it is all up hill - but i survived. The castle is amazing. The audio guide is informative and very interesting. The Palace will be stunning once the renovations are done. I enjoyed the tapestry centre and spent quite a bit of time there chatting... more

Mar 29, 2006
9/10 found this review helpful

The castle is currently being renovated and there are no exhibits on show. Full entry fee is still being charged. I expect the castle would be very interesting if there were artefacts from the ages but unfortunately, this is not the case. Inside the chapel and the great hall, the interior seems to be very modern, from the new ceiling... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Ballengeich cannons Stirling
Aug 27, 2005
7/7 found this review helpful

The Castle's best viewed on a fine day, as some of the best parts are the exterior walls and ramparts. Castle ticket includes entry to Argyll's Lodging at the castle entrance - a totally delightful enchanting Renaissance house not to be missed, small but very appealing. Also next to the Castle are Cowane's Hospital (the Guildhall) and the Holy Rude... more

Jan 28, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

Stirling Castle was by far the best castle I had the privilege to visit during my trip to England and Scottland. I found that Stirling was the least restrictive as far as places I could go and explore within the castle walls. The Scottish landscape added to the beauty of the castle. I would have loved to have had more... more

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5 of 5 stars
McDonough, Georgia
Oct 19, 2003
12/15 found this review helpful

I loved Stirling Castle. So much history has happened there. The tour was great. A must see while you are in Scotland. more

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Stirling Castle Address

Upper Castle Hill | Old Town, Stirling, Scotland
Tel: 01786 450000