Plan your visit
The castle is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back.
We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you will not be able to visit without booking online in advance.
How to book tickets
If you are a Member your ticket will be free, but you must book in advance.
Buy Historic Scotland MembershipBefore booking please visit the Scottish Government travel guidance for any current restrictions in place.
Admission Tickets Historic Scotland Member Tickets English Heritage, Cadw & Manx Member TicketsFrom 26 June to 17 August, tickets to our sites are free for all children under 16 as part of the Get Into Summer campaign. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
What will be open during your visit
- Car Park – booking required (sorry no parking for trailers, caravans or mobile homes)
- All external spaces with visitor access
- Queen Anne Gardens
- Great Hall
- Chapel Royal
- Royal Palace and Stirling Heads Gallery: Your visit will be led by a member of the castle team
- The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
- The Tapestry Studio
- The Castle Exhibition
- The Unicorn Café (nearest toilets at main entrance to the castle). View our menu
- Palace shop
- Courtyard Gift Shop
Please note that the capacity in all internal spaces will be limited and staff will be present to advise on maximum numbers.
Some areas/facilities will remain closed for now, we have a phased approach to re-opening while we work to make them safe.
What to expect from your visit
Safety measures:
- Our staff have been trained in hygiene and social distancing and have been provided with the necessary PPE
- Signage is on site to guide visitors, including one way systems and marked areas that are currently closed to visitors
- We have introduced enhanced cleaning measures, including our toilet facilities, to make visitors feel comfortable while visiting
Face coverings:
- In line with Scottish Government legislation and guidance, face coverings are mandatory if you are visiting any indoor/enclosed spaces at our sites including retail and catering areas (subject to some exceptions)
- Masks will not be provided, so make sure you bring one with you
- Face shields (e.g. visors) no longer count as face coverings on their own. They can only be worn in conjunction with other face covering
- Face coverings are not required while visiting external areas of the sites
- If you feel wearing a face covering at all times during your visit (including in external areas) will make you more comfortable, then please wear one, as we want you to enjoy your visit as much as possible
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