Doune

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Doune Castle showing heritage elements
Doune Castle showing heritage elements and forests
Doune Castle featuring a small town or village
Doune Castle featuring interior views and heritage elements
Doune Castle which includes chateau or palace and heritage elements

Visit the castle and other medieval relics as you enjoy the quiet in this historic village at the foot of the highlands.

The historic 14th-century Doune Castle looms majestically over the quaint town of Doune. Learn from locals in the pleasant town about its Roman remains and former pistol industry. Stroll along the scenic River Teith running through the commune.

The impressive Doune Castle was constructed by the Duke of Albany in the 1300s. Gaze at the gatehouse rising to 100 feet (30 meters). The cult comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail immortalized the site by using it to depict several fictional castles.

Use the audio guide for background information as you stroll through the building. The oak screen, musicians’ gallery and double fireplace of the Lord’s Hall are highlights. Explore the dark, narrow cobblestone tunnel beneath the castle.

In the town center is the Market Cross, dating back to 1620. Admire the clock tower of the nearby 19th-century Kilmadock Parish Church, which is no longer active. Travel south to the Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, where exotic animals decorate the Scottish countryside.

Learn about the town’s history in pistol manufacturing. It is said that the first gun to fire in the American War of Independence came from Doune. Listen to the town’s fascinating old myths, such as the fairy dancing parties at Ardoch and the Bridge of Teith, which was built in 1533.

Although English is the principal language, a small number of local residents also speak Scottish Gaelic. Visit the town between April and July to enjoy walks and history trails in warm, dry conditions. Winters are cold and generally snowy, which adds to Doune’s pictorial charm.

The town is in the southeastern part of Stirling in central Scotland, between the nature parks of the Scottish HighlandsOpens in a new window and the big cities of GlasgowOpens in a new window and EdinburghOpens in a new window. Drive the 45-mile (72-kilometer) journey west from Edinburgh to reach Doune in about 1 hour. Nearby towns include DunblaneOpens in a new window and StirlingOpens in a new window.

Visit Doune for a trip through an enchanting town filled with fables of its castles and fairies.

The Woodside
The Woodside
3 out of 5
2 Stirling Road, Doune, Scotland
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Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Grange Road, Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland
The price is P6,930 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
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Metro Inns Falkirk
Metro Inns Falkirk
2.5 out of 5
Bean Cross Farm Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Falkirk. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
6/10 (614 reviews)
Ok for a quick stop
"Friendly staff but very tired decor. Although room has been cleaned"

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The Woodside Apartments
The Woodside Apartments
2 out of 5
Stirling Road, Doune, Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Doune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Blair Drummond Safari Park and Stirling Castle are located ...
"Lovely new property - had everything you needed and very spacious. Only thing was we couldn’t find instructions for the cooker and to put the hot water on but we nipped over to reception and they were helpful (with the hot water and we worked out the cooker!!). Fabulous stay and would love to come ..."

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

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King Street Aparthotel
King Street Aparthotel
3 out of 5
45 King St, Stirling, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Stirling. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Stirling Castle and Blair ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
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Dunroamin Lodges
Dunroamin Lodges
3.5 out of 5
Indians Road, Balfron Station, Glasgow, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cabin in Glasgow. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Rob Roy Way - South and Glengoyne Distillery are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
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