Doune Castle
📍 Stirling, Scotland
About
Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, in the Stirling council area of central Scotland and the historic county of Perthshire. The castle is sited on a wooded bend where the Ardoch Burn flows into the River Teith. It lies 8 miles northwest of Stirling, where the Teith flows into the River Forth. Upstream, 8 miles further northwest, the town of Callander lies at the edge of the Trossachs, on the fringe of the Scottish Highlands.
Getting There
🚌 Bus from Stirling
First Bus route 59 from Stirling (20 min). Stops in Doune village, 10 min walk to castle.
🅿️ Castle Car Park
Small car park at the castle entrance.
🚗 By Car
In Doune village off the A84, 8 miles northwest of Stirling.
Terrain & Accessibility
📐 Stairs in Keep⚠️ Uneven Courtyard👟 Sturdy Footwear
Famous as a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Outlander. The courtyard is accessible but the keep and Great Hall involve stairs. The audio guide is narrated by Terry Jones. Historic Scotland managed.
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