Doune Castle

The formidable 14th century courtyard castle was built for the Regent Albany. The striking keep-gatehouse also combines domestic quarters including the splendid Lord's Hall with its carved oak screen, musicians' gallery and double fireplace. Used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
The castle courtyard and cellar, including display, is accessible via a steep, cobbled (but partially timbered) tunnel. Assisted access is possible for the determined, but is difficult. Visitors can touch a number of stone features, such as the well in the courtyard.

There are 24 steps to the great hall and kitchens and 14 steps to the Baron's Hall.

Parking: 275 metres from steward's point. Cars can be driven up to the castle door but would have to reverse to the car park

Contact

The Steward

Castle Road
Doune
Clackmannanshire
FK14 6EA
Scotland

Tel: +44 (1786) 841742
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk