Castle

Doune Castle & Roman Camp

Doune, Stirling
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  • Open
  • £11 adult · £5.50 child
  • Assistance dogs only
  • Parking on site, free
  • Historic Environment Scotland
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Doune Castle & Roman Camp is a castle near Doune, Stirling, managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Adult tickets cost £11, and Historic Environment Scotland members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a free car park on site, about 275 m from the entrance.

Doune Castle & Roman Camp opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0016:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0016:00
  3. Today Wed 14 10:0016:00
  4. Thu 15 10:0016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Summer (1 April – 30 September) 1 Apr to 30 Sep
Daily
09:30 to 17:30
 16:45
Winter (1 October – 31 March) 1 Oct to 31 Mar
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 15:15

Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.

Closed 25-26 December and 1-2 January.

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Doune Castle & Roman Camp tickets and prices

2026 prices · checked 14 Oct 2026
Ticket prices
Ticket Online On the day
Adult £10 £11
Concession £8 £9
Child £5 £5.50
Historic Environment Scotland members Free Free
Book on the Historic Environment Scotland site

Getting to Doune Castle & Roman Camp and parking

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Directions to Doune Castle & Roman Camp View on a map
Address
FK16 6BX
Parking
Car park on site, free. Very limited; donations welcome; two Blue Badge bays; no motorhomes or coaches. About 275 m to the entrance. Three free village car parks including Draggie Burn Park & Stride (FK16 6QJ), a 20-minute walk.
By train
Gleneagles is 13.7 miles away.
Public transport
Bus 59 from Stirling stops in Doune; the castle is 0.5 miles from the Bank Street stop.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Dogs

Assistance dogs only
  • Pet dogs: not allowed.
  • Assistance dogs: welcome.
  • Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
  • Visitors' dogs not permitted; assistance dogs only.

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: 275 m path ending in a very steep gradient on rough cobbles; grassed uneven courtyard; first floor 22-26 steps; upper floors by spiral stairs.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Shop Yes
  • Picnic area Yes
  • Baby changing Yes
  • Audio guide Yes

What to see at Doune Castle & Roman Camp

  • 01

    Great hall

    The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.

  • 02

    Views

    Notable views from the site.

  • 03

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

History of Doune Castle & Roman Camp

  1. 1361 Robert Stewart, later Duke of Albany, acquires the castle
  2. 1424 Becomes a royal castle after Murdoch Stewart's execution
  3. 1603 Royal retreat role ends as James VI leaves for London
  4. 1883 Duke's Hall restored by the Earl of Moray

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Castles near Doune Castle & Roman Camp

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Sources

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  1. Page on api.postcodes.io · checked 14 Oct 2026
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