Doune Castle

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Prices & times

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Admission prices

1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025: 

Ticket type Admission price
Adult (16-64yrs) £10.00
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £8.00
Child (7-15yrs) £6.00
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £20.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £29.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £34.00

1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026:

Ticket type Online price Walk-up price
Adult (16-64yrs) £10.00 £11.00
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £8.00 £9.00
Child (7-15yrs) £6.00 £6.50
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £20.00 £21.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £29.00 £31.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £34.00 £37.50

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
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  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. 
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit this site. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
  • Enjoy 25% off entry when you arrive car-free by train, bus, or bike. 25% off the standard Adult, Child, or Concession admission price when you book online with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival. 

Opening times

Dates Days Opens Last entry Closes
1 April to 30 September Daily 10am 4.15pm 5pm
1 October to 23 December Daily 10am 3.15pm 4pm
25 and 26 December CLOSED
27 to 31 December Daily 10am 3.15pm 4pm
1 and 2 January CLOSED
3 January to 31 March Daily 10am 3.15pm 4pm

Closures

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures.

Opening times and admission prices are subject to change.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10am to last entry at 4.15pm (closes 5pm)

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

There is restricted parking at the castle, and we advise parking in the village car parks where possible. For more information please view the 'Getting here' tab.

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