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グラスゴー(グリーノック、スコットランド)

Stirling Castle

  • 4 1/2 Hours
  • Moderate Activity
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    GRE-008

ハイライト

  • Enjoy a panoramic drive along the River Clyde and into the countryside of Braveheart legend.
  • Visit Stirling Castle, a milestone in Scottish history and long considered the key to the country.
  • Tour this medieval bastion at your own pace, from its turreted gatehouse to its interior Palace and Chapel Royal.
  • Capture outstanding views of the Highlands scenery from atop the Castle’s battlements.

説明

Take a scenic drive across Scotland’s countryside, and a stroll through its tumultuous medieval past on a visit to Stirling Castle. In a country with no shortage of mighty fortresses, few have ever been as strategically significant as this one. Guarding the way to the Highlands, its possession was a focus of contention for centuries, with great battles like Bannockburn being fought in its shadow. You’ll drive through its grey town, encircling the sides of castle rock, to arrive at a stronghold truly drenched in history and, at times, blood. Most of the present structure dates from the 15th and 16th centuries when this was a principal royal residence. James III was born here in 1451, James V spent his childhood here, and the infant Mary Queen of Scots was crowned here on a September day in 1543. Your self-guided tour will acquaint you with the castle’s central turreted gatehouse, flanking towers and curtain wall – as well as the Great Hall, Renaissance-era Palace and Chapel Royal within. As you walk Stirling’s battlements, savoring the commanding River Forth valley views its residents and protectors have long enjoyed, you’ll understand why it’s said that whosoever holds Stirling holds “the key to Scotland.”

Helpful Hints

  • Wear layered clothing; include a light raincoat or umbrella.
  • Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
  • This tour involves moderate-to-strenuous walking over uneven surfaces for approximately 1.5 hours during your time at leisure, plus 1 hour walking over cobblestone surfaces with many staircase to climb at the castlce, including some spiral. The tour is not recommended for wheelchair guests or those with limited mobility. Lunch is not included.
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