The listed three-storey eighteenth-century Castle Hotel in Stirling is situated on the cliff edge beside the castle’s esplanade. In 1971, the building was converted into the Landmark Interpretation Centre, a facility dedicated to Scottish history. Given the dilapidated condition of the former hotel, a bold and contemporary architectural approach was required to signal its new purpose.

State-of-the-art materials and construction techniques were employed to create a new foyer, a ramped exhibition space, and a panoramic auditorium. These modern interventions introduced a fresh spatial experience while respecting the historic structure. A distinctive feature of the project is the addition of three replacement ‘capsule’ bay windows. These new bays provide expansive panoramic views across the surrounding landscape, visually connecting visitors to the region’s heritage.

The project successfully balanced the building’s historic significance with a forward-looking design language, enabling the Castle Hotel to be reimagined as a vibrant cultural destination.