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12 August 2025

Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail

We're inviting visitors to celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with exclusive screenings of the film at Doune Castle from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August.

A stone castle sits on top a green grass hill. The left hand side of the castle is a tall rectangular shape with a shorter, longer section towards the right hand side. There are a number of gaps along the walls where windows once were. It is a sunny day with a bright blue sky and some clouds above the castle.

The cult classic comedy, released in 1975, was filmed at Doune Castle, with the castle serving as Castle Anthrax as well as other locations.  

Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said:

“Monty Python and the Holy Grail is an iconic film which has been loved by audiences for 50 years. To celebrate the anniversary of its the release, we’re delighted to host showings of the film in the historic Doune Castle which served as the backdrop to a number of filming locations.” 

The screenings will take place in the historic Great Hall from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is PG (Parental Guidance) rated. 

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About Historic Environment Scotland (HES)  

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For further information, please contact:

Stacey Shaw
Historic Environment Scotland Media Office
07721 959 962
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