Welcome to the second edition of Heads and Tales. Before anything else I’d just like to thank everyone who has signed up for our e-newsletter - 889 of you and counting. I’m delighted that there’s so much enthusiasm out there for the castle and not just from Scotland but from all over the UK, Europe and the USA. And you also seem to be enjoying our new website, as it’s getting lots of visitors every day. Anyway, we’ve got lots to tell you about in this edition, including our best-ever line-up of winter events and activities, plus the results of our photo competition, and the latest update on the palace project. That just leaves me to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy Hogmanay from everyone at Stirling Castle. Best wishes, Gillian MacDonald Stirling CastleVisitor Services & Business Development Manager
Free weekend
Stirling Castle will be opening its gates for free this weekend following an announcement by Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, Michael Russell. And Jings crivens help ma boab, Maw, Paw and Granpaw Broon will be among those going along for a free day out. | |  | | | | | Christmas at the Castle
This year we are helping to bring some extra sparkle to Christmas and Hogmanay with our best-ever line-up of events and activities. We’ve tried to offer something for everyone, including a shopping evening, the chance to meet a TV star, a cookery display, a celebration of Christmas past, and traditional carols. | |  |
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| Birthday Greetings
On 8 December, 1542 the first cries were heard from a newborn babe who grew up to become one of the most famous and controversial figures in Scottish history. To mark the birthday of Mary, Queen of Scots the award-winning author and TV producer Roderick Graham will be welcoming visitors to join him for a talk in the Chapel Royal of Stirling Castle.
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On 31 December there’s the chance to join Sandi Thom, the Macdonald Brothers, Gary Mullen and special guests to see in the New Year on Stirling Castle esplanade. It’s a big night at a special location – with the promise of great entertainment.
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A place of romance, a great landmark, the home of kings or an archaeological wonderland – just what is Stirling Castle? It all depends who you ask, which is why we have started the blog on our website | |  | | | | |
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This year’s Christmas lunch menu looks absolutely superb. What’s even better is that we have built entry to the castle into the price. |
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Even though the winter’s here, there’s plenty for visitors to do at the castle. |
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It’s quick, easy and free to send an e-card of Stirling Castle to your friends or relatives. |
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 | November - December 2009
STIRLING CASTLE GUIDED TOUR
Daily 1000 - 1600
ARGYLL'S LODGING GUIDED TOUR
Daily 1130 - 1545
THE TAPESTRY TALK
Daily 1300
LIVING HISTORY
Weekends 1100 - 1500
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR
Wed 2nd Dec 1800 - 2100
STORY OF CHRISTMAS
Sun 6 Dec 1230 - 1530
RODERICK GRAHAM
Tues 8th Dec 1100 & 1400
CAROLS AT THE CASTLE
Sun 13th Dec 1930 - 2130
HAPPY OLD YEAR
2nd & 3rd Jan 1200 - 1530 |
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 | In December 1566, Mary, Queen of Scots held a magnificent three day renaissance festival at the castle to celebrate the baptism of her son and heir, James VI. Festivities included a magnificent banquet, human hobby horses, and the first fireworks display to be witnessed in Scotland!
For more facts on Stirling Castle visit our Timeline. |
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