Great Stirling Castle Visitor’s Guide

Guided tours of Stirling Castle

If you don’t want to tour the castle yourself (You probably won’t learn much), here are all the options you have to talk and roam:

→ Historical tour from Edinburgh

Ideal for travelers spending the night in EdinburghThis tour begins and ends in the capital of Scotland, and takes you to Stirling Castle, Rosslyn Church (Chapel dating back to the 15th century, and some people believe it to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Scotland)Dunfermline Abbey and Palace (Final resting place of Robert the Bruce).

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The tour includes transportation to and from Edinburgh, a friendly driver, and plenty of historical context from your guide.

→ Sightseeing tour from Edinburgh

Focus less on the history and more on the beautiful landmarksThis tour also starts and ends in Edinburgh. You’ll see Loch Lomond, and the Kelpies (A pair of exotic horse head sculptures)And Stirling Castle. Other highlights of the route include hills, lakes and an optional mini trail.

Again, you get transport to and from Edinburgh, a safe journey and a helpful guide.

→ Personal guided tour inside the castle

Obviously, since Stirling Castle is located in Stirling, you don’t needs To tour from Edinburgh.

Alternatively, you can reach the castle and organize a tour there.

…and the most popular of all the options are in-person guided tours.

These personally guided tours are included in the ticket price– So unless you have any interest in history (like me), you might want to take a chance. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable, and give you plenty of time to ask questions. Tours take about 45 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance.

Tours take place every 30 minutes, every day, between 10am and 3pm. Go to the meeting point at Fort Major’s House, and find a guide.

→ Self-guided audio tours

If you don’t want to be social, you can put a guide in your ears instead.

It’s less than the price of coffee, and is available in English, Gaelic, French, German and Spanish.

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→ British Sign Language Tour

These tours are not straightforward, but they are really detailed.

You clicked This linkYou watch the videos, then go to the castle to put it all in context.

(…Or obviously you don’t need to go to the castle at all. You can just watch the videos and stay home and save yourself some time.)

→ Family trail

In the family track, you and your children get a printed copy (Which you can find here)and follow him to different areas of the castle.

Expect quests, challenges, some fun facts, a coloring section, and more unicorns.