'Stirling Castle, the seat of old-time kings, seen from ancient tilting ground below, Scotland', c1900. Situated on top of a volcanic outcrop known as Castle Rock, Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland. Its strategic location meant that control of Stirling was militarily important and as a result the castle endured several sieges. The area at the bottom of Castle Rock may have been used for jousting (also known as tilting) during the Middle Ages. Stereocard. [Underwood & Underwood, c1900]