Location: Doune
Top Things to do in Doune
8 Things to Do in Doune That You Shouldn't Miss
Doune is a burgh in the district of Stirling, Scotland. Doune's postal address places the town in Perthshire which is also its Registration County, although administratively Doune is under the control of Stirling Council.
Restaurants in Doune
1. Argaty Red Kites
Overall Ratings
5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By ATraveller_7 - Edinburgh,UK
Make sure you check Argaty's website for feeding times. Unfortunately the sky was a bit dark today for photography but there were probably 40-50 kites in the sky. Enjoyed the information from Rory the guide before feeding. Plenty of vantage points in the hide. Great for photographers and bird lovers alike. VERY reasonable entrance fee £6 for adults and an excellent reintroduction project. Small car park, toilets and information office. If your in the area stop by.
2. Doune Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland. The formidable Doune Castle was built for the Regent Albany. The striking keep-gatehouse combines domestic quarters including the splendid Lord's Hall with its carved oak screen, musicians' gallery and double fireplace. This was used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. As well as being heavily featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Doune Castle was also used for the castle known as Winterfell in the pilot of the award winning TV series Game of Thrones as well as Castle Leoch in Outlander.
Reviewed By mr_dendrocacalia
Five stars for Python fans, but more surprising is that the audio tour is extremely well done. It provides insights not only into the filming of The Holy Grail, but into castle life more generally. The audio tour lasts approx 45min. Note that as of March 2018, some areas (including the battlements) are under renovation and currently off limits.
3. Scottish Antiques and Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Clivel_98 - Hereford, United Kingdom
This used to be a fascinating place with lots of bargains and a pretty standard 10% discount just for asking and the capability to get more if you negotiated well.
Now, a maximum of 5%, with staff unwilling to phone dealers to put forward offers.
Still some good bargains to be found - but far too much overpriced stuff to sift through.
4. Sas Founders Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By DavidC856 - Stirling, United Kingdom
... anything about this.
This memorial is on the back road from Bridge of Allan to Doune, and is a peaceful place to reflect on some of Britain's past. It is worth taking the time to stop for a while here. David Stirling came from the nearby parish of LeCropt.
5. Sir David Stirling Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Randy K - Des Moines, Iowa
Also called the 'SAS Memorial', has the names of fallen SAS team members. We can across by accident and glad we stopped.
6. Doune Time
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Home And Life Style Shop Selling Handbags , Jewellery ,furniture ,childrens Craft .and Much More , You Can Also Shop Online
Reviewed By Bobstob - Stirling, United Kingdom
This is a must visit when in Doune if you are looking for an inexpensive but quirky or different gift, including those with a Scottish connection and gifts for children. I must emphasize that the gifts are amazing value.
7. The Desirable Curio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
An antique and vintage store with everything from jewellery to furniture, retro to Victorian. Friendly and welcoming, we have items to suit all budgets and have a fast turnover of stock, so there's always something new to see each time you visit. All encased in our lovely B listed building. We accept all major cards in store as well as Paypal.
Reviewed By Stacey C
A visit to this great wee shop is a must if you are visiting Doune. It’s a real treasure trove! The owners are very knowledgable and helpful. I’ve bought a number of things and haven’t been disappointed.
8. Doune Chic
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
We are a beautiful gift shop located in the pretty village of Doune. We specialise in hand painted furniture, home accessories and gifts. We are also stockists of Everlong Superior Chalk Paint.
Reviewed By dave m - Saint Andrews, England, United Kingdom
Tucked away ( just behind the Buttercup Cafe ) A really pleasant shopping experience with excellent service and a wide range of gift goods .Pleasant courteous staff. Highly recommended
