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23 Apr 1124Alexander I of Scotland dies at Stirling Castle.
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4 Dec 1214William I of Scotland dies at Stirling Castle.
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11 Sep 1297A Scottish army led by William Wallace defeats an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
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22 Jul 1298Edward I of England is victorious at the Battle of Falkirk where 20,000 Scots are killed. Stirling Castle is regained.
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c. 1300The North Gate is added to Stirling Castle.
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1304Another English army attacks Scotland and regains control of Stirling Castle.
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23 Jun 1314 - 24 Jun 1314Robert the Bruce defeats Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn, effectively re-establishing Scottish independence. Stirling Castle is regained.
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1335The English regain control of Stirling Castle.
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1342The Scots regain control of Stirling Castle after a six-month siege.
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Feb 1452James II of Scotland stabs William Douglas in Stirling Castle, the earl is then finished off by the king's companions.
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May 1452Birth of James III of Scotland in Stirling Castle.
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1463James III of Scotland begins repairs of Stirling Castle.
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1475A workshop for casting cannons is added to Stirling Castle.
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c. 1500James IV of Scotland adds a Great Hall, new kitchens and the Royal Chapel to Stirling Castle.
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21 Sep 1513Coronation of James V of Scotland at Stirling Castle.
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c. 1538James V of Scotland adds the Palace building to Stirling Castle.
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9 Sep 1543Coronation of Mary, Queen of Scots in Stirling Castle.
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1594Henry, the eldest son of James VI of Scotland, is born in Stirling Castle.
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1651Forces loyal to Oliver Cromwell and led by General George Monck capture Stirling Castle.
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1690An artillery battery is added to the east side of Stirling Castle.
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1746Bonnie Prince Charlie launches a failed attack to capture Stirling Castle.
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c. 1750 - 1964Stirling Castle serves as an army barracks.
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1800The Great Hall at Stirling Castle is converted into a three-storey barracks.
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1809The Esplanade parade ground is added to Stirling Castle.
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1810Powder magazines are built in the nether bailey of Stirling Castle.
