Doune Castle

 

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Make sure you don't miss the castle grounds, which include a woodland walk, the site of a Roman fort and new pedestrian bridge. A visit to the castle isn't complete without a trip into the village of Doune!

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Great Big Living History Week

Saturday 12 October 2024 to Sunday 20 October 2024

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30 to 5.30pm (last entry is 4.45pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

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Awards & Accreditations

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Dunblane Cathedral
A general view of Stirling Castle, showing the gate house, royal palace and the roof of the great hall.

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Stirling Castle
The fascinating earthworks of the King

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King's Knot
The remarkable sun-lit facade of Mar

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Mar's Wark
The high dining room in Argyll

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Argyll's Lodging
A stone bridge with several beautiful arches spanning the River Forth

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Stirling Old Bridge
Cambuskenneth Abbey in Stirling.

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Cambuskenneth Abbey
A snow speckled, rocky field with two small manmade hills

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Black Hill Roman Camps
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Stirling Castle
A stone bridge with several beautiful arches spanning the River Forth

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Stirling Old Bridge
The imposing Clackmannan Tower framed by trees.

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Clackmannan Tower
Castle Campbell seen from a distance, revealing its surrounding woodland and commanding view over the countryside.

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Castle Campbell
A tall cross-slab with Pictish symbols in a small hall in the Parish church.

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Fowlis Wester Sculptured Stone
An exterior view of Bothwell Castle, nestled among trees on the River Clyde.

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Bothwell Castle
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Kinneil House

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