Ground, first, second and attic floor plans. Insc: 'Stirling Castle - Douglas Block - Accomodation plan', Lieut Col R.E. C.R.E. Highland Area' Dated: '10/11/33', 'Amended I.M.M. 1937'

Description Ground, first, second and attic floor plans. Insc: 'Stirling Castle - Douglas Block - Accomodation plan', Lieut Col R.E. C.R.E. Highland Area' Dated: '10/11/33', 'Amended I.M.M. 1937'

Date 10/11/1933 to 1937

Catalogue Number STD 136/26

Category Prints and Drawings

Copies SC 800322, STD 136/26 P

Scope and Content Photographic copy of floor plans of Stirling Castle, Stirling These plans, drawn in 1933 and amended in 1951, show the four levels of the 'Douglas Block', now known as the 'King's Old Building', on the west side of the Upper Square. At the time it was used by the Army for a wide range of purposes, including living accommodation, offices and the Sergeants' Mess. The oldest surviving part of the castle dates from the late-14th century, and the palace constructed by James V is still largely intact. The Chapel Royal was added in 1594, and during the reign of Queen Anne the fortifications were upgraded. It remained in military use until the 1960s, and has since been much restored and opened to the public under the care of Historic Scotland. Stirling Castle is strategically situated on the best route by land between lowland and highland Scotland, and the rock on which it sits has probably been inhabited since prehistoric times. It was both fortress and royal palace, and has some of the best of both types of architecture in Scotland. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Scale 1": 8'

Medium Dyeline

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