- Open
- £20.50 adult · £10 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- Historic Environment Scotland
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Quick answer
Stirling Castle is a castle near Stirling, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £20.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
Stirling Castle opening times
- Mon 12 09:3017:00
- Tue 13 09:3017:00
- Today Wed 14 09:3017:00
- Thu 15 09:3017:00
- Fri 16 09:3017:00
- Sat 17 09:3017:00
- Sun 18 09:3017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (1 April to 30 September) | 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily | 09:30 to 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter (1 October to 31 March) | 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Daily | 09:30 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
Closed on 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Closes 16:00 on 24 December; opens 11:00 on 1 January; closed 25-26 December. Regimental Museum closes 45 minutes before the castle.
Stirling Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £18.50 | £20.50 |
| Concession | £15 | £16.50 |
| Child | £9 | £10 |
| Historic Environment Scotland members | Free | Free |
Getting to Stirling Castle and parking
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- Address
- FK8 1EJ
- Parking
- No car park on site. Esplanade car park closed to all vehicles except coaches and accessible parking (10 accessible spaces about 65 m from the entrance). Castleview Park and Ride with shuttle buses; council car parks including Rainbow Slides, Wellgreen, Forthside and Linden Avenue.
- By train
- Larbert is 8.3 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stirling train and bus stations are about half a mile away, uphill.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Visitors' dogs and pets not permitted; assistance dogs on a lead.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Cobbled, sloping approach (max 1:15) and main route (max 1:9); Great Hall and Chapel Royal level from courtyard; Great Kitchens and museum by steps. Mobility vehicle to Inner Close on request.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
- Guided tours Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Stirling Castle
- 01
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 02
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 05
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 06
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
- 07
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Stirling Castle
- c.1110 First mention of the castle
- 1342 Castle returns to Scottish hands after the Wars of Independence
- 1496 King's Old Building built for James IV
- c.1503 Great Hall added by James IV
- c.1540 Royal Palace built for James V
- 1543 Mary Queen of Scots crowned at the castle
- 1594 Chapel Royal built for the baptism of Prince Henry
- c.1710 Outer defences added under Queen Anne
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Stirling Castle?
Adult tickets cost £20.50, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free.
Where do you park at Stirling Castle?
There is no car park on site. Castleview Park and Ride with shuttle buses; council car parks including Rainbow Slides, Wellgreen, Forthside and Linden Avenue.
When is Stirling Castle open?
In the summer (1 april to 30 september) season it opens every day from 09:30 to 18:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on api.postcodes.io
- Page on historicenvironment.scot
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- Page on historicenvironment.scot
- Page on portal.historicenvironment.scot
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