The King’s Knot — Attraction in Scotland

Came here after a long day in Edinburgh. Needed some peace and quiet and a place to walk our dog.

We stayed in nearby Cambusbarron and knew this place from our first visit in Stirling - we've seen it from top of the Castle.

There's small free parking place right next to the road a the northwestern entrance gate.

It's a nice park. Flat, green, safe to let your dog roam free - as many do so. But there weren't many visitors that day in the late afternoon. Only a handful. It's what we looked for. A relaxed, peaceful park. And it has quite the history:

The King’s Knot itself (it's part of the park) is on the grounds of the ancient King’s Park, Crown property from at least the 1100s, where Scotland’s royalty partook in jousting, hawking and hunting. It was subject to extensive restoration under orders of Queen Victoria in 1842. It comprises an octagonal stepped mound rising to 3m high, with a rectangular parterre to the south-east. With the exception of the existing Knot Garden, nothing is known of the form of the former royal gardens. Beyond the knot, little of the park survives today.

It's a nice little place. A nice sight with a nice history. Without the...

👑 My Visit to The King’s Knot, Stirling

Visiting The King’s Knot was a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s royal and medieval past. Located just below Stirling Castle, this unique earthwork garden dates back to the 17th century and was part of the formal gardens of the royal palace. The circular grassy mound, often called the “King’s Seat,” is believed to have hosted royal tournaments and ceremonies — and possibly older medieval designs linked to Arthurian legends.

From the site, the views of Stirling Castle rising above are stunning, especially at sunset. It’s a peaceful, open area ideal for a short walk or quiet reflection after exploring the castle.

Visitor Tips: Entry is free and open year-round. The area is flat and easy to access from King’s Park Road, with nearby parking and walking paths from Stirling Castle.

Overall, The King’s Knot is a small but historically rich site — perfect for history enthusiasts and photographers exploring Stirling’s...

Oh one of my Favourite places in Stirling for my Dog to run around. Tho surprised to see that the grass is not cut anymore which is a great shame makes it look like its not cared for accept the cup and saucer part. Tho my Dog enjoyed his run around. Tho i was also surprised at how quiet it was no other dog walkers about. Tho i had not been here for 18mths as i now live in southern...