Doune Castle

Doune castle is 14th century castle located next to where the Ardoch burn flows in the River Teith in central Scotland. The castle is a medieval stronghold located close to the village of Doune.

Doune castle is great place to visit. It was built as the home for the Regent of Albany, ‘Scotland’s uncrowned King’.

The castle has been used in many tv and film productions over the years. The castle was used as Winterfell in the first series of Game of Thrones. It was also the filming location for the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. More recently it was used in the outlander series as Castle Leoch. Doune castle really is famous both in actual history and in fiction.

Therefore, whether your a history buff or fan of one of the shows or films the castle featured in there really is something for everyone.

Your entrance fee includes an audio guide. Learn about the castle and Monty Python from one of the stars of the series Terry Jones. Then listen to Sam Heughan talking about the filming of Outlander. You can listen on your own phone or audio devices are available.

Getting To Doune castle

From Stirling bus service 59 to Calendar stops in Doune village its an hourly service and takes about 40 minutes to get to Doune then its ten minute walk to the castle.

From Glasgow you get the train or M8 city link bus to Stirling and then the 59 to Doune village. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. You can also take the Flix 091 service to Stirling but I have never used this service but I know its available. Once in Doune its a 10 minute walk to the castle.

From Edinburgh again take the bus or train to Stirling its easier and quicker to get the train. Then swap on to the 59 bus to Doune village.

Entry to the castle

The castle is open 9.30-5.30 with last entry being 4.45pm from 1st April until 30th September. 1st October -31st March 10-4 with last entry being 3.15pm.

Entry costs £10 for adults, £6 for children and £8 for concessions (over 65). Also children under 7 are free.

Don’t forget

Don’t forget to checkout the grounds around the castle which include a woodland walk a Roman fort and new Pedestrian bridge. Also check out the beautiful village of Doune.

For more information on Doune castle check out the historic and environmental Scotland here

If you liked my Doune castle posts check out my Glasgow cathedral guide, Jacobite guide, Fort William guide.

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