Castles were built to keep the noble people of Scotland safe ... Find out what life would have been like in Stirling Castle under siege during the Wars of Independence. After the invention ...

In Scotland it was often too cold to dry food ... During the siege of Stirling Castle, King Edward I of England ordered the world's biggest ever trebuchet to be built. It was called the Warwolf.

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Scotland is home to many iconic Scottish castles. Edinburgh Castle, with its Scottish Crown Jewels, is famous. Stirling Castle, restored in the Renaissance era, and Tantallon Castle, a last great ...

Two historic Scottish castles are to host special celebrations of Scotland’s Bard to mark Burns Night. Stirling's ancient castle, along with Edinburgh Castle, will be hosting events to celebrate ...

Persimmon Homes (East Scotland) has recently been announced as the headline sponsor for the Stirling 900 finale celebrations.

Until 1297 the heavily armed and mounted knight had been an invincible force on the battlefield. Stirling Bridge was the first battle in Europe to see a common army of spearmen defeat a feudal host.

Edinburgh and Stirling Castles are to host events to celebrate Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns' birthday on Saturday, January 25. Stirling Castle's Burns an' a' that event will allow ...