Doune Castle

“your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!”

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975

Getting there

Head along the M9 towards Dunblane near Stirling, turn off the roundabout to the beautiful village of Doune and then keep your eyes peeled for a small sign on a really really sharp bend. (and I mean really!)

Entry costs and services

I bagged this castle on Sunday 24th November and the entry costs where: Adult-£9.00 Concession-£7.20 Child (5-15) £5.40 Member- free. some prices may change.

open all year April-September 09:30-17:30 October-March 10:00-16:00

there is a car park with toilets and some great walks down by the river (check with owner about dogs in the building)

Website: http://www.historicenvionment.scot

Phone: +44 01862 810216

Review

From standing in the carpark you can see why this location has featured in so many movies and TV programmes. Most famously in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and of course Outlander.

Its huge imposing walls and towers surround a big courtyard, very similar to its original medieval layout. It is believed to be Scotlands best preserved Medieval Castle. It was built in the late 1300s by the Duke of Albany. He was the ruler of Scotland in all but name until 1420.

One of the best things about this castle all the hidden passages and rooms. It really is a fun castle to explore. there are lots of narrow passage ways which lead to big halls and lots of tiny little rooms tucked away. You could easily get lost in this castle!

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In my opinion this castle has a unique beauty to it. It makes you want to see more of it as you explore all the different levels and rooms. If you visit on a dry day, put in your walking shoes and go for a wander down by the river too!