Old travel Blog photograph of the barrack rooms in Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland. The Castle of Stirling first emerges into the light of history in the time of Alexander I who, according to a document of the following reign, dedicated a chapel there. Alexander died at the Castle in 1124 and was succeeded by his brother David, who frequently stayed at Stirling. Modifications to the Great Hall for military use included the insertion of extra floors, one in 1711 and a further two in 1796 and walls in 1799, and barrack rooms. Military use ceased at Stirling Castle in 1964, and the hall was restored its former glory in 1999, including rendering and limewashing the exterior. It was reopened by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 30th November 1999.
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