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Argyll's Lodging
Castle Wynd, Stirling Old Town
Tel: 01786 450 000
Scotland's finest surviving renaissance mansion. A 17th Century town residence built circa 1630 by Sir William Alexander, founder of Nova Scotia and Viscount Canada. He became Secretary of State for Scotland and was appointed the first Earl of Stirling. argylls lodging in stirling

It passed to the Argyll family on his death and was extended by the 9th Earl in 1666. argylls lodging in stirling Charles II stayed here before being crowned at Scone in 1651, the second Duke of Argyll set up his headquarters here in 1715 before the Battle of Sheriffmuir and 'Butcher' Cumberland stayed here on his way to Culloden in 1746.

The rooms which include the laigh hall, dining room, drawing room and bed chamber, are restored and furnished as they would have been during the 9th Earl's occupation around 1680. The furniture and furnishings include beautifully carved and inlaid tables, elegantly upholstered chairs, glorious tapestries and hangings. Skilled craftsmen working with detailed inventories, have recreated the interiors to the highest standard.

Open

Access is by guided tour only, phone Stirling Castle for timings (01786 450 000).

Argyll's Lodging is rated as a 4-star visitor attraction by VisitScotland.

Admission
Price of tour included in Stirling Castle admission ticket.
Stirling Castle is Open all year, seven days a week.
April to September: 9.30 to 18.00
October to March: 9.30 to 17.00
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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