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.

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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

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Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.

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