FRIDAY: We all board a bus for a six-hour round trip to Stirling Castle. On the way, we can see the results of the week-long rains, as the Lowland areas are under water. Arriving at the castle, we can see that a temporary cap has been installed to protect the work ongoing at the castle.

Built in the 12th century and strategically sited on a volcanic summit high above the city, Stirling Castle has played an important historical role and was the site of the last castle siege on the British mainland. Some of the Carpenter, Oak & Woodland timber framers who are participating in the treb project helped build the new and magnificent hammerbeam roof on the Great Hall at Stirling Castle. The hammerbeam roof was removed around 1800 by the Army when the hall was subdivided to be used as barracks. After the Army left in 1964, Historic Scotland undertook a major restoration effort of the Castle, which is not expected to be completed for another five or so years.