Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

Stirling Castle has been likened to ‘a huge brooch clasping Highlands ... Later, in 1566, Mary’s own son, the future James VI, was baptised here. The fireworks display that ended the celebrations was ...