Gardens · Central Scotland
King's Knot
In or near Stirling.
King's Knot — garden in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King's Knot is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "garden in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1202°, -3.9495°.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
Roam the royal pleasure ground below Stirling Castle, where monarchs once pursued their leisure interests.
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Place summary
King's Knot is a historic garden located in central Scotland, postcode FK8. It is notable for its formal layout and association with the nearby Stirling Castle. The garden features geometric designs and is part of the larger landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1202, -3.9495
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q12012966 (CC0)
- commons: King's Knot - geograph.org.uk - 57920.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Knot?
- King's Knot is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 2RJ).
- What is King's Knot?
- King's Knot — garden in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to King's Knot?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK8 2RJ.
- How do I get to King's Knot?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 2RJ.