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Stirling Castle sits in a prime defensive position on a steep crag high above the Scottish town of Stirling . Of huge historical and architectural importance parts of it date back to the 14th century and many Kings and Queens of Scotland were crowned here including Mary Queen of Scots. In more recent times the castle was used for the filming of the popular tv serial Colditz.