Stirling Castle
Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified since ancient times.
Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle. Explore its three main enclosures, and then admire the refurbished Royal Palace – childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace’s lavish design drew on European Renaissance fashions to show off James V’s power and good taste.
We have recreated the palace interiors as they may have looked when the Scottish king’s grand scheme was complete.
Prices & times
Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Admission prices
| Ticket categories | Online price | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £17.50 | £19.50 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £14.00 | £15.60 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £10.50 | £11.70 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £34.50 | £38.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £50.50 | £56.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £60.00 | £66.50 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Free and discounted admission
For all our free and discounted admission, book online to guarantee entry.
- Free entry to our sites for Historic Scotland members. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- Half price entry in your first year for English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members and free entry for renewal and life members.
- Free entry for carers who accompany visitors with disabilities. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- £1 entry with valid Young Scot Card shown on arrival
- Free entry for current members of the British Armed Forces. Book online using the HM Forces ticket type. You will need to show a valid MOD 90 card on arrival. Free entry only applies to the serving member.
- 25% off the standard Adult, Child, or Concession admission price when you book online and arrive car-free by train, bus or bike. Book with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival.
Opening times
| Dates | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
| 1 April to 30 September | 9.30am | 5pm | 6pm |
| 1 October to 31 March | 9.30am | 4pm | 5pm |
| 24 December | 9.30am | 3pm | 4pm |
| 1 January | 11am | 4pm | 5pm |
Closing times for independent museums vary. The Regimental Museum closes 45 minutes before the castle.
Location
Stirling Castle
Castle Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1EJ
