Sports through Time
From football to ‘real tennis’, trunk bending and falconry, join us to learn about the fascinating history behind some lost sports and some still practiced today.
Step back in time and explore the various sports practiced at Stirling Castle throughout time! From football to ‘real tennis’, trunk bending and falconry, join us to learn about the fascinating history behind some lost sports and some still practiced today.
The activity includes a tour, object-handling session and a juggling workshop.
Booking (via email)
Please include the number of participants and their name (with ages if they are children), the session you would like to book, and a contact phone number.
Accessibility
one of the tour stops is down quite a steep set of stairs. Please mention in your email if you have any accessibility concerns or mobility restrictions and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
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Dates
Performances on 10/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 22nd October 2026 at 10:00 for 3 occurrences
Thursday 22 October 2026 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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Stirling Castle, Old Town, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
Workshop times: 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm to 2pm & 2.30pm-4pm. Please confirm the time you would like to attend when booking.
This activity is Included in admission price, but booking via email is essential
Book ticketsPerformances on 10/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 22nd October 2026 at 10:00 for 3 occurrences
Friday 23 October 2026 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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Stirling Castle, Old Town, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
Workshop times: 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm to 2pm & 2.30pm-4pm. Please confirm the time you would like to attend when booking.
This activity is Included in admission price, but booking via email is essential
Book ticketsPerformances on 10/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 22nd October 2026 at 10:00 for 3 occurrences
Saturday 24 October 2026 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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Stirling Castle, Old Town, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
Workshop times: 10am-11.30am, 12.30pm to 2pm & 2.30pm-4pm. Please confirm the time you would like to attend when booking.
This activity is Included in admission price, but booking via email is essential
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