Stirling Castle

Overall rating

4.17

About

There's more than ever to see and do at Stirling Castle. Step inside the Royal Palace and meet costumed characters in the roles of royalty, bodyguards and servants who give insights into the Stewart royal court. Book tickets in advance for the best price and guaranteed entry. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 5pm (closes 6pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 9.30am to last entry at 4pm (closes 5pm)

Reviews

Overall rating

4.17

(14 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

5 2
4 11
3 1
2 0
1 0

Access (avg.)

3.78

Parking (avg.)

3.78

Toilets (avg.)

3.28

Staff (avg.)

4.5

elizasue

Jan 2025

Lessons from the Castle

Very informative staff especially in the King and Queens quarters and in the great hall, excelent immersive displays. When we arrived we got a telling off. More details in Parking section. But what made it special was being allowed to sit on the thrones, ( lift the seat of the throne and a well known saying will come to mind) It is not just a euphemism for the loo! The long oak table and admiring the restoration of parts of the Castle.

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finnberrys

Aug 2024

Fascinating castle but wheelchair access is easier with assistance

We visited the castle whilst on a motorhome holiday in the area. Having researched the site, we decided to use my normal manual wheelchair with freewheel. This allowed easier movement over the many cobbles, but also more ability to access the inside spaces. I'm normally pretty independent and don't need help getting around but my husband had to help me a lot around the castle grounds because it is very steep in places and lots of cobbles.

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craandest4

Mar 2023

4.5

Excellent visit

Very user friendly and hands on. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help you access as much as possible. Lifts etc.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Stirling Castle

Disabled Access at Stirling Castle

Visitor centre Admission tickets are puchased in the shop in the entrance courtyard. It has wide doors and is step-free. An induction loop is available. Monument The main route through the castle is 160m long from the gate to the Inner Close. It is surfaced with cobbles and has a maximum gradient of 1:9. The refurbished Royal Palace of James V can be entered from the Inner Close. Within the palace apartments there are no steps and the surface is smooth. A lift can take visitors to the Stirling Heads Exhibition on the first floor. The Vaults have step-free access from the Inner Close. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum has 26 stone steps up into it. The Great Kitchens are accessed down a set of 7 even steps with a handrail to the left hand side. The Tapestry exhibition is in the Nether Bailey, 200m from the Outer Close along a cobbled track with a maximum downward gradient of 1:7. Special features There are interactive and multi-sensory displays in the Vaults. An audio-descriptive audio guide is available on request. There is an exhibition on the castle within the Queen Anne Gardens. Access to this is on the level. The castle has three shops. All have wide doors and step-free access. Ear Defenders A limited number of adult and children's ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff when your ticket is scanned if you want to borrow them.

Disabled access

Toilets features at Stirling Castle

There is an adapted toilet off the Guardroom square, in the cafe and in the Great Hall.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.