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Argyll's Lodging is a superb mansion built around an earlier core in about 1630 and further extended by the Earl of Argyll in the 1670s.
It is the finest and most complete surviving example in Scotland of a 17th-century town residence. Built by Sir William Alexander, founder of Nova Scotia, it passed to the Argyll family on his death.
The principal rooms - including the laigh hall, drawing room and bedchamber, are magnificently restored and furnished as they would have appeared during the 9th Earl of Argyll's occupation around 1680.
The furniture and furnishings include beautifully carved and inlaid tables, elegantly uphosltered chairs and glorious tapestries and hangings.Based on detailed inventories, the interiors have been authentically recreated to the highest standards by skilled craftsmen.
This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
21st March to 30th September:Daily 9.30am to 6.00pm; 1st October to 31st March: Daily 9.30am to 5.00pm; Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing. Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adult £4.70; Child (under 16yrs) £2.35; Concession £3.70.Last ticket sold 30 min before closing time. Ticket to Stirling Castle includes entry to Argyll's Lodging. |
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Directions
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| At the top of Castle Wynd, off the M9. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Stirling Castle
(< 1 Mile)*
Stirling has been described as a "huge brooch, clasping Highlands and Lowlands together". Many great events from Scotland's past are associated with Stirling Castle. |
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Smith Art Gallery & Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. |
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National Wallace Monument
(1 Mile)*
Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Barcelo Stirling Highland Hotel (2 Night Offer and 1 Dinner)
(< 1 Mile)*
This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an award winning restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
Barcelo Stirling Highland Hotel
(< 1 Mile)*
This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Barcelo Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
Holiday Inn Express Stirling
(2 Miles)*
The hotel is close to Stirling's city centre and famous attractions including Stirling Castle, Bannockburn Heritage Centre and the Wallace Monument. |
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