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   When was Stirling Castle built?

   • The current grand incarnation of Stirling Castle mostly dates from the 15th and 16th centuries onwards, though a few structures remain from the 14th century, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early 18th century.

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   Who owns Stirling Castle?

   • Neil Oliver explores the history of Stirling Castle, a favourite residence of the royal Stewarts. Neil Oliver explores the history of Stirling Castle, a favourite residence of the royal Stewarts. We in the Oliver family consider Stirling Castle our own personal property, so there.

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   When was Stirling Castle seized?

   • Rebels against James VI seized Stirling Castle in 1584. The Young Pretender tried to take the castle in 1746 but was unsuccessful. Most of the buildings of Stirling Castle that are now standing date from the late 15th century and later.

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   What is Stirling Castle famous for?

   • Before the union with England, Stirling Castle was also one of the most used of the many Scottish royal residences, very much a palace as well as a fortress. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1542, and others were born or died there.

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   Built: Castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600: Built by: Significant works by James IV, James V, and James VI: In use: Still in use today: Battles/wars: Sieges and occupations during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1296–1357); sieges in 1651, 1746: Garrison information; Current ...

   • Built: Castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600

   • Open to the public: Yes

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   At the castle’s heart is the Inner Close, a square formed of the principal buildings for royal occupation. These buildings are the: King’s Old Building – built for James IV in 1496; Great Hall – added by James IV around 1503; Royal Palace – built for James V around 1540; Chapel Royal – commissioned by James VI in 1594

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   James IV built the Great Hall—at 138 feet by 47 feet (42 by 14 m), still an awe-inspiring space—about 1500; Daniel Defoe called it “the noblest I ever saw in Europe.” The royal palace, in its Renaissance splendour, was built for James V in the 1540s, though he did not live to see it completed.

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   Apr 16, 2021 · During the reign of Alexander I of Scotland (r. 1107-1124) and his successors, Stirling Castle developed as a major royal residence, often regarded as just as important as Edinburgh Castle. Alexander , who built a stone chapel at the site, died at the castle in 1124, as did William I of Scotland (r. 1165-1214) in 1214.

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   One of the most well-known parts of Stirling Castle is its Forework Gate, a turreted stone fortification built for James IV in the early 16th century. Stirling Castle today. Stirling Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is now a tourist attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

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     📍Stirling Castle is one of the the largest and most impotant castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally, it dates back to the 12th century, Mary Queen of Scots was crowned here at the age of just 9 months old #visitscotland #scotlandiscalling #scottishtravel #scottishcastles #fypシ #history #fyp #maryqueenotscots #castle #followformore #tiktokscotland #royals @visitscotland

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   Feb 28, 2022 · Amanda Ruggeri. By 1304, Stirling Castle was the last castle still held by the Scots. Amanda Ruggeri. The English king came to crush the remaining Scottish army, conquering the castle once more in ...

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    Dec 11, 2018 · James IV built the Great Hall, famous for its hammerbeam roof (built without a single nail) and for being, then and for a long time thereafter, the largest indoor space in Scotland. After his death at Flodden in 1513 his son, James V, completed the construction of most of what stands on the rock today.