Stirling Castle

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Built at the point where the Scottish Highlands meet the Lowlands, Stirling Castle has long been an important tactical point for those seeking to take control of Scotland - be it rival Scottish monarchs or the English army. As a fortress and one of the key palaces of the Scottish court, the castle was home to famous royals including James VI (James I of England) and Mary Queen of Scots and combines Stuart luxury with military hardiness. Book tickets in advance to save time and money on the day.

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General information

opening hours

Daily until 31 March: opens 9:30 am, last entry 4:00 pm, closes 5:00 pm. From 1 April to 3 July: daily opening 9:30 am, last entry 5:00 pm, closing 6:00 pm. The Regimental Museum closes 45 minutes before the castle.

address

Stirling Castle
Castle Esplanade
Stirling
FK8 1EJ

how to get there

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Stirling Station depart regularly and take about 50 minutes. From Stirling Station, it’s a 20-minute walk to the castle. Alternatively, you can take the P2 bus to the stop called Bow Street, from where it’s a 6-minute walk to the castle. Limited car parking is available onsite for a maximum of 4 hours. It costs £4 to park a car at the castle and visitors should be aware that in summer months the car park often reaches its capacity.

website

Official site: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/

tickets

Standard tickets:
- Adult (16–64): online £17.50; on the day £19.50
- Concession (65+ and unemployed): online £14.00; on the day £15.60
- Child (7–15): online £10.50; on the day £11.70; under 7 free (ticket still required)

Family tickets:
- 1 adult + 2 children: online £34.50; on the day £38.50
- 2 adults + 2 children: online £50.50; on the day £56.00
- 2 adults + 3 children: online £60.00; on the day £66.50

Discounts / free entry:
- Historic Environment Scotland members: free entry
- Young Scot cardholders (11–25): £1 (online purchase only)
- Serving members of the British Armed Forces: free entry (with MOD90)
- Accompanying carers for visitors with disabilities may be admitted free (limit applies)

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