Stirling Castle

by Richard Fawcett

Set high on its striking volcanic rock, Stirling Castle has been the scene of some of the most dramatic events in Scottish history, culminating in the unsuccessful siege by Bonnie Prince Charlie 200 years ago. It was the last siege of a castle on the British mainland. This text provides the reader with a tour of this historical site and evokes the changing life of the castle and its human dramas. It is a survey of a site which, strategically, was perhaps the most important in the whole of Scotland. It concentrates on the castle's construction, highlighting its pre-eminence from the 12th century and its development and strategic importance over the next 700 years. It also looks at the building of the magnificent royal residence during the 16th century by James IV, James V and James VI, and examines the adaptation of the castle as a major fortress in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, History, Scotland

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never knew it was possible to be in love with a place or a city or a country until my mom and I visited Scotland a couple years ago. It was her dream vacation, yet I enjoyed it just as much as she did. What's not to love, with beautiful sites like Stirling Castle to visit?

This is the souvenir guide available at the castle gift shop, and well-worth the money. Beautiful photos and brief descriptions and history make this a good trip down memory lane - especially when I'm really missing Scotland!

[Blair Hodgkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guidebook strikes just the right balance between architectural tourism and history. The book is well-illustrated with photographs and the site and reconstruction drawings are exquisite. This souvenir guide truly enhances the experience of a visit to Stirling Castle.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short informative history of Scotland's Stirling Castle, which would be interesting to those wanting to know more about the Castle, or who are planning on visiting the castle.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat difficult to understand without knowing terms of the time period an architecture of castles. Beautiful photos!

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the newer edition of this book, but ISBN will not work. A very helpful book, with a decent review of the castle’s history.

[Jayne Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good detail and I'm slowly getting my head around all the King's and Queens and who is who in Scotland's Royal history. Amazing how Stirling has been restored.