Tag Archives: Stirling Castle pictures

Stirling Castle's medieval knight revealed

Posted on 2010/05/18 by David Rankin

A medieval knight whose skeleton was discovered at Stirling Castle has een identified. This Thursday, BBC Two’s History Cold Case series will attempt to discover the identity of the warrior who may have been killed during Scotland’s Wars of Independence with England in the late 13th and 14th centuries. The castle changed hands several times and scientific tests have been used to work out whether he might have been a Scot, an Englishman or even French. The programme focuses on two of 10 skeletons excavated from the site of a lost royal chapel at the castle.A team led by Professor Sue Black, a world-renowned forensic anthropologist from Dundee University, Continue reading →

Posted in castle pictures | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stirling Castle project reveals royal court life

Posted on 2010/01/26 by David Rankin

Historic Scotland is currently engaged in a £12 million project to return the royal palace within the walls of Stirling Castle to how it might have been in the mid-16th century.New research has revealed the cosmopolitan character of the Renaissance Scottish court at Stirling Castle .

The palace will reopen to the public in 2011 as a new Scottish visitor experience. Freelance historian, John Harrison, has been investigating original documents .Mr Harrison’s source is The Bread Book, Continue reading →

Posted in castle pictures, Scotland castle pictures, scottish castle pictures, screensavers | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Stirling Castle pictures – free castle wallpapers

Posted on 2009/07/23 by douglas

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture.
From the castle’s ramparts, visitors can take in views of the Forth Valley and Ben Lomond , as well as two of Scotland’s most important battle sites – Stirling Bridge (1297) and Bannockburn Continue reading →

Posted in castle pictures, digital downloads, free pictures, pics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stirling Castle gets brand new image

Posted on 2009/04/01 by David Rankin

Stirling Castle is one of the best castles in Scotland with a rich and fascinating history .Stirling Castle is now getting a makeover with a striking new brand identity to raise its profile as one of Scotland’s premier visitor attractions and further develop its tourism business.
The creation of the Stirling Castle brand is part of the £12 million Stirling Castle Palace Project which will see the royal lodgings at Stirling Castle returned to the Renaissance magnificence of the mid 16th century. Continue reading →

Posted in castle pictures, Scotland castle pictures, scottish castle pictures, scottish castles | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment