Airthrey Castle

Stirling University includes several historic buildings that were built many centuries before the actual construction of the university. Undoubtedly, the oldest and most important one is the castle of Aithrey. The name suggests a battle between the Scots and Picts during the 9th century, but the castle as it's known today would not be built until the mid-18th century. It was built based on Italian designs and allegedly inspired by the landscape around the castle. This construction or rebuilding of a similar building in the same place was done by James Graham (Graham Clan), first Marquis of Montrose.