Mar's Wark
Mar's Wark
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Malgorzata
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May 2022
The building fronts the kirk yard of the Holy Rude Church.
John Erskine, Earl of Mar, was the keeper of Stirling Castle when he began construction of his magnificent townhouse Mar’s Wark in the 1560s or 1570s. Mar's Wark is a ruined building, the façade is all that survives today of this courtyard townhouse. The building still remains an impressive example of Renaissance architecture. King James VI stayed here.
John Erskine, Earl of Mar, was the keeper of Stirling Castle when he began construction of his magnificent townhouse Mar’s Wark in the 1560s or 1570s. Mar's Wark is a ruined building, the façade is all that survives today of this courtyard townhouse. The building still remains an impressive example of Renaissance architecture. King James VI stayed here.
Written 10 March 2023
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom21,945 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
Close to the entrance of Holy Rude Church in Stirling Old Town are the ruins of Mar’s Wark. The building was built between 1570 and 1572 by John Erskine, Regent of Scotland and Earl of Mar. The building was intended to be the residence of the Erskine family in Stirling. The Earl of Mar was the keeper of Stirling Castle during its construction. Only the frontage of the building remains but it is quite an impressive sight with the Old Town Cemetery as its backdrop.
Written 14 January 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,86,155 contributions
Aug 2020
This ruined building just in front of the Holy Rude Church is associated with Clan Erskine and the Scottish Kings of the middle ages. Part fortification, part Renaissance style house, most of what’s left is the front facade of the building facing the main street. The towers flanking the main entrance, inscriptions and heraldic relief sculptures are all that remains of what was once a grand residence. You can go to the first floor of the building by entering the Church of the Holy Rude where there’s an entrance to the Wark. It's worth going to the back because you get good views of the surrounding area and down the hill. A nice landmark of Stirling and worth a look if visiting the town.
Written 11 August 2020
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MeMbro
Bristol, UK860 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
You'll stumble on this ruins if you are heading to the Church of the holy rude. It's what's left of an old residential house of the Earl of Stirling. Only the facade is left and, on its back, a cemetery. Worth passing by.
Written 6 April 2021
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glowinfield
Worcester, UK7 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
This is a wonderful historic landmark close to Stirling Castle which offers many wonderful photographic opportunities for the enthusiast. Steeped in history with one of the oldest cemeteries behind and right next to the Church of the Holy Rude again a Historic Centre of great note.
Written 9 April 2018
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Betina L
Marlow, UK34 contributions
Feb 2018
Mar's Wark was originally a Renaissance mansion where the castle keeper, the Earl of Mar, lived nearly 500 years ago. It is of great strong importance to the History of Scotland, but there is nothing to tell its story or even to indicate what it is when a tourist stumbles on it on the way to the castle. I'm sure lots of people would like to have at least a hint of what it is.
Written 19 February 2018
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CoffeeCupMum
Dundee, UK30 contributions
Aug 2015
While wandering around Stirling's old town, Mar's Wark can be found next to the church of Holy Rude. It is a beautiful ruin of an old town house and well worth a look if you're heading that way. Also (bonus) it's free!
Written 10 August 2015
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Chasingdreamscape
Bedford, UK369 contributions
Sept 2019
It was built as a magnificent Town House in the 16th Century and still retains a lot of the original features although it is now a ruin. Its easy to imagine what it must have been like in the day. There are also good views of the building from the cemetery behind.
Written 4 October 2019
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2BitTraveller
Denver, CO41 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Just one of many interesting things to see in Stirling. Take time to walk around town after visiting the castle.
Written 20 July 2018
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634lane
West Malling, UK69 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
great place to visit the grounds are well kept staff very friendly and informative great photographis moments
Written 24 May 2018
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