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Important notice

There is restricted access to the castle esplanade, please use the Castleview Park and Ride service (this service isn't available on a Sunday)

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.

Three people smiling, sat at a table with afternoon tea in front of them. One person holds a mug, another holds a wine glass. There are cakes and sandwiches on stands.
Two cake stands with three layers, there is an afternoon tea (sandwiches and cakes) on the stand. There are plates and a tea on the table, as well as a Christmas cracker.

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 is 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.

Visit our online shop for more inspiration.

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.