The entrance and gatehouse to Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. It sits on Castle Hill, and is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarded the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth. The castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600.
The entrance and gatehouse to Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. It sits on Castle Hill, and is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position. Its strategic location, guarded the farthest downstream crossing of the River Forth. The castle dates from at least early 12th century, present buildings mostly built between 1490 and 1600. In 1296, King Edward I invaded Scotland, beginning the Wars of Scottish Independence, which lasted for the next 60 years. During that time the castle played host to William Wallace after the Battle of Stirling Bridge(1297) and Robert the Bruce, who besieged the castle in 1299.
Size: 4639px × 3414px
Location: Stirling Castle, Stirling, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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