Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow.
It's definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it's an incredible site with lots of history.
And it was a very important castle in its heyday.
Nearby Doune Castle is less important.
Yet it still has some intriguing history.
And it has ties to a cult movie favorite — Monty Python's Holy Grail.
So if you like castles, of all sorts, then tune into this episode to learn more about these 2 amazing — yet very different — castles in central Scotland.
Want to chat more about these sites?
Then send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com
In this episode:
0:16: Life update
4:17: Intro
5:24: Placing Stirling and Doune on the map
6:31: Stirling Castle History
11:39: Guided Tours & Other Info
14:08: Things to See in the Castle
21:31: The Town of Stirling
22:51: Doune Castle History & Monty Python
32:01: Pricing, Accessibility, & Tour Info
34:45: The Town of Doune
36:12: Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop
38:47: Also in the area
39:47: Wrapping it up
41:44: Announcement
Important links:
Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser
Stirling Castle
Doune Castle
Woodside Hotel Doune
Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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