1124 CE: Alexander I of Scotland dies at Stirling Castle.

1214 CE: William I of Scotland dies at Stirling Castle.

1297 CE: A Scottish army led by William Wallace defeats an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

1298 CE: Edward I of England is victorious at the Battle of Falkirk where 20,000 Scots are killed. Stirling Castle is regained.

1300 CE: The North Gate is added to Stirling Castle.

1304 CE: Another English army attacks Scotland and regains control of Stirling Castle.

1314 CE: Robert the Bruce defeats Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn, effectively re-establishing Scottish independence. Stirling Castle is regained.

1335 CE: The English regain control of Stirling Castle.

1342 CE: The Scots regain control of Stirling Castle after a six-month siege.

1452 CE: James II of Scotland stabs William Douglas in Stirling Castle, the earl is then finished off by the king's companions.

1452 CE: Birth of James III of Scotland in Stirling Castle.

1463 CE: James III of Scotland begins repairs of Stirling Castle.

1475 CE: A workshop for casting cannons is added to Stirling Castle.

1500 CE: James IV of Scotland adds a Great Hall, new kitchens and the Royal Chapel to Stirling Castle.

1513 CE: Coronation of James V of Scotland at Stirling Castle.

1538 CE: James V of Scotland adds the Palace building to Stirling Castle.

1543 CE: Coronation of Mary, Queen of Scots in Stirling Castle.

1594 CE: Henry, the eldest son of James VI of Scotland, is born in Stirling Castle.

1651 CE: Forces loyal to Oliver Cromwell and led by General George Monck capture Stirling Castle.

1690 CE: An artillery battery is added to the east side of Stirling Castle.

1746 CE: Bonnie Prince Charlie launches a failed attack to capture Stirling Castle.

1750 CE - 1964 CE: Stirling Castle serves as an army barracks.

1800 CE: The Great Hall at Stirling Castle is converted into a three-storey barracks.

1809 CE: The Esplanade parade ground is added to Stirling Castle.

1810 CE: Powder magazines are built in the nether bailey of Stirling Castle.