The Courtyard Cafe, Pantry and Shops are now closed for the 2026 Season. We look forward to welcoming you back in April 2027.

At the main Courtyard Cafe, you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, freshly made sandwiches, soups and bakes including haggis and venison sausage rolls. For those with a sweeter tooth, we have a tempting selection of biscuits, cakes and scones.

We use locally produced and Mount Stuart garden produce where possible and in season, and are proud to work with Scottish producers including Isle of Mull Seaweed. We use their Seaweed chutney in our delicious new Cheese & Seaweed scones, freshly baked in the Mount Stuart kitchen.

The Courtyard Pantry

In our new space, you can buy Scottish produced hand scooped ice-cream, hot and cold drinks and snacks to enjoy or take-away. It is stocked with a considered selection of items to buy including books, homewares, candles and cards. A cosier space with very limited seating, it’s ideal for those who are on the move.

Local & Fairtrade Suppliers

Our suppliers include our very own Mount Stuart Kitchen Garden team, who's wonderful produce when - in season - we use for our cafe. We are proud to serve Fairtrade coffee from Scottish based company Coffee Conscience, whose philosophy is that every cup makes a difference by delivering social, environmental and community responsibility. Coffee Conscience are passionate about Fairtrade coffee and the environment, and a percentage of their sales goes back into local community projects. 

Special Dietaries and Allergens

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free options are available. For example, the soup served in our Courtyard Cafe is always vegan and gluten free. Our cafe team will be happy to provide specific allergen information on request. Please be aware that all foods served on site may contain traces of nuts.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in our outdoor seating area in the Courtyard and surrounding areas.