This formidable 14th century courtyard castle was built by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany and Earl of Menteith & Fife. The brother of the king, he was the effective ruler of Scotland from 1388 to 1420. Doune became a royal retreat in the 15th century, and the Chamberlain's accounts refer to expenses there for the royal household, including the king’s fisher, gardener, park-keeper, sergeant and jailer.
The most striking features of the castle are the tower, gatehouse and hall, combined in a massive frontal block. The castle has been in the ownership of the earls of Moray since 1580. It was the 14th earl who restored and re-roofed the castle in the late 19th century. Shop and picnic area.
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April to September, daily 9.00am – 6.30pm.
October to March, Saturday – Wednesday, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Closed Thursday and Friday.
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Adult £4.00; Child £2.00; Reduced £3.00.
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Castle courtyard and cellar, including display, accessible with assistance. 24 steps to great hall and kitchens, 14 to Baron's Hall
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In Doune, 10 miles north west of Stirling off A84
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Kontaktinformationen
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Doune Castle (HS)
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Castle Road
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Doune
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Stirlingshire
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FK16 6EA
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Tel: 01786 841742
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