Important notice

The car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and those requiring accessible parking. Please check the 'Plan your visit' tab for alternatives.

Unicorn Café

Our Unicorn Café's name comes from the many statues and other representations of unicorns that can be seen around the castle. There are spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the Wallace Monument from the café’s rooftop patio.

1 April to 30 September

9.30am to 5.30pm

1 October to 31 March

9.30am to 4.30pm

Please note, it is takeaway only half an hour before the café closes.

View our sample menu (subject to change)

Find out more about the local products we use

Our ice cream van is open and located on the castle esplanade.

The Courtyard Shop

Located in the castle courtyard beside the Unicorn Café, our largest gift shop stocks a huge range of souvenirs including exclusive Stirling Castle merchandise and Scottish crafts. There's something for all ages, from clan scarves and ties, to teddies and toys.

The Palace Shop

Perfect for luxury gifts and exclusive merchandise. These include goods inspired by the interiors of the castle’s sumptuous Renaissance royal palace.

Among them is the tapestry range, based on the splendid Hunt of the Unicorn series which decorates the walls of the queen’s audience chamber. There's also jewellery based on by pieces worn by James V and his queen, Mary of Guise, and a children's range inspired by the lovable Stirling Mice.

The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum Shop

Find our Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum Shop in King’s Old Building at Stirling Castle.

Exterior view of a large historical building made of stone. There are multiple windows and doors of varying sizes on it. Some of the stone has changed colour with age. There are people standing observing the building.