Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold in the village of Doune, Scotland Built in the late 14th to early 15th century by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, who was at the time regent of Scotland. Doune Castle is one of the most filmed castles in Scotland: •Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): Used for multiple castles in the film. •Game of Thrones (Pilot): Winterfell’s exterior. •Outlander: Stands in for Castle Leoch, home of Clan MacKenzie. #dounecastle #bonniescotland #outlanderfans #Outlander

Are you a teacher looking for a way to bring the history of a castle to life for your students? Enjoy a free tour led by local pupils from Doune Primary School! Each year we join forces with primary school children across the country to bring their local historic places back to life with our Junior Tour Guide scheme. This year, meet Robert, Duke of Albany and a colourful cast of characters from the history of Doune Castle as they travel forward in time over 600 years for a very special tour. Fin

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Doune Castle located near Stirling, is a stunning 14th-century courtyard castle built by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, who was the son of Robert the II of Scotland. Originally constructed around 1400, the castle was designed to serve as a royal residence and hunting lodge. Doune Castle played a significant role in Scottish history, witnessing military action during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and the Jacobite risings. By the 19th century, the castle had fallen into ruin, but it was restored