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Doune Castle

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“Depending on your taste in films, Doune Castle may seem curiously familiar even to those who have never visited it before. Thousands of Monty Python fans from all over the world make the pilgrimage to this 14th century medieval castle where they filmed parts of the cult 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” The castle was originally constructed for Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany who was effectively ruler of Scotland from 1388 until his death in 1420. The large hall and kitchen are testimony to the level of entertaining required of a royal household, and the combination of military and domestic buildings portray a genuine royal castle. The most striking feature of the castle is the 100ft high gatehouse which incorporates the impressive vaulted Lord’s hall, musician’s gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen. Ownership of the castle was seized from the Stewart’s in 1424 when James I returned from captivity in England and took power. It was then used for more than a century by successive monarchs as a royal retreat and hunting lodge. The first Lord Doune, Sir James Stewart was granted possession of the castle in 1570 and his grandson became the Earl of Moray through marriage. The Earls of Moray have owned the castle ever since and conducted several restoration and repairs projects over the years, aiding the considerable claim that the castle is among the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland and the finest of its date in the country. ”

Address:

Castle Road
Stirling
FK16 6EA
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Opening Hours:

1 Apr-30 Sep: Mon-Sun 9:30-5:30pm
Oct-31 Mar: Sat-Wed: 9:30-4:30pm

Prices:

Adult: £4
Child: £2
Concession: £3

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