Location
FK16 6EA. On the edge of Doune village about 8 miles west of Stirling. Signposted from the A84 and A820.
Location
FK16 6EA. On the edge of Doune village about 8 miles west of Stirling. Signposted from the A84 and A820.
The impressive castle at Doune is strategically sited to cover a crossing of the River Forth. It was garrisoned by government troops in 1689 and 1715 but in 1745, while the Government controlled the main crossing at Stirling, Doune was garrisoned by the Jacobites. It was briefly used as a prison for government troops captured at the battle of Falkirk in 1746. Some of these prisoners escaped from rooms above the kitchen by using knotted bedsheets as a rope. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
Access
Opening hours. Admission charge. Free to HS members. Exterior accessible at all times.
Website
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/doune-castle/
Contact
Phone: 01786 841742