Name: Doune Castle
Rating: 5.0

Doune Castle

Castle Road, Doune FK16 6EA, UK

1-99 Years

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Doune Castle, Marvel at the splendour of Doune Castle, built as the home of Regent Albany, ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’. His rich tastes can be seen clearly in the architecture of the medieval courtyard castle. Storm the castle with Terry Jones from Monty Python, and learn about the filming of Outlander with Sam Heughan with our digital audio guide,

What to see and do, Picture the cathedral-like great hall full of Albany’s guests enjoying his ‘belly cheer’. Admire the views over the River Teith and towards the Menteith Hills and Ben Lomond. Make sure you don't miss the castle grounds, which include a woodland walk, the site of a Roman fort and new pedestrian bridge. A visit to the castle isn't complete without a trip into the village of Doune!

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults(16-64 yrs), £6.00 for Children((7–15 yrs) and £20.00 for Family of three. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Marvel at the splendour of Doune Castle, built as the home of Regent Albany, ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’. His rich tastes can be seen clearly in the architecture of the medieval courtyard castle.Today, you can walk in the footsteps of rulers both real and fictional. Doune is a popular filming location and has featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander. Storm the castle with Terry Jones from Monty Python, and learn about the filming of Outlander with Sam Heughan with our digital audio guide, including in your ticket price (own mobile device required).To access the guide, bring your own fully charged mobile phone or tablet with internet access to download it on the day. Bring headphones if you can. Alternatively you can pre-load the guide via the URL provided in your ticket confirmation email, as connectivity at the castle is patchy. You'll then be able to listen in from your own device through a web browser, like Google Chrome or Safari when you arrive. Our signs and staff will show you how.
What to see and do- Picture the cathedral-like great hall full of Albany’s guests enjoying his ‘belly cheer’. Step into the kitchen and servery to imagine how great banquets were prepared. Admire the views over the River Teith and towards the Menteith Hills and Ben Lomond. Take our fun fact-finding quiz while exploring the castle. Make sure you don't miss the castle grounds, which include a woodland walk, the site of a Roman fort and new pedestrian bridge. A visit to the castle isn't complete without a trip into the village of Doune!

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Parking: There are 3 free car parks within the village: Castlehill Car Park (FK16 6BJ), Doune Ponds Car Park (FK16 6EH) and the new Draggie Burn Park and Stride (FK16 6QJ).

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult(16–64 yrs): £10.00 Online price & £11.00 Walk-up price.
Child(7–15 yrs): £6.00 Online price & £6.50 Walk-up price.
Family(1 adult, 2 children): £20.00 Online price & £21.50 Walk-up price.
Family(2 adults, 2 children): £29.00 Online price & £31.50 Walk-up price.
Family(2 adults, 3 children): £34.00 Online price & £37.50 Walk-up price.
Concession(65 yrs+ and unemployed): £8.00 Online price & £9.00 Walk-up price.

Pricing URL: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/doune-castle/prices-times/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

1 Apr to 31 May: Daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.15pm)
1 Jun to 30 Sep: Daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm (last entry at 4.45pm)
1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3.15pm)

Address: Castle Road, Doune FK16 6EA, UK

Post Code: FK16 6EA

Council: Doune

County: Stirling and Falkirk

Bus: The number 59 runs from Stirling and stops in Doune, taking approximately 30 minutes. It is then a 10 minute walk to the castle.
Train: There are trains into Stirling from Glasgow, Edinburgh and other stations. There are also trains to Dunblane from both Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh. Please refer to the ScotRail website for train times and routes.
Cycling: The National Cycle Network Route 765 links Doune village to Dunblane via quiet streets and traffic-free paths. From Moray Park in Doune follow the timber signs for Doune Castle along the quiet Moray Street. Then turn left into Main Street. You will shortly see a brown Doune Castle sign and will be able to reach the monument via Castle Road.
Parking: There are 3 free car parks within the village: Castlehill Car Park (FK16 6BJ), Doune Ponds Car Park (FK16 6EH) and the new Draggie Burn Park and Stride (FK16 6QJ).