Doune and Deanston
Doune Castle
Doune Castle once dominated the village and is likely that the medieval settlement was clustered in its shadows. There may have been a castle on the site since the 11th Century but the present building dates from the 14th century and was built by the Duke of Albany. It sits on a strategic site on the edge of the lowland and highland areas of Scotland.
In more recent times the castle has been used as a film location. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was shot here, and it also featured in the television film of Ivanhoe.
The castle is open 7 days a week from April to September 9.30am-6pm; October 9.30am-4.30pm. From November to March it is open 9.30am-4pm but closed on Thursdays and Fridays. There is an admission charge. For more information call 01786 841742.
