Highlights from today's Outlander Day Tour - Doune Castle. (Castle Leoch) - Linlithgow Palace. (Wentworth Prison) - Blackness Castle. (Fort William) - Midhope Castle. (Lallybroch) One stop I forgot to get footage of was Culross (Cranesmuir), so guess I'll just have to get back there again sometime soon! #tartanviking #tartanvikingadventures #tartanvikingtours #tartan #viking #highlander #scottishcollective #unlimitedscotland #yourscotland #iangblack #simplyscotland #scotlandscenery #scenicscotla

Castles Uncovered - Episode 7 - Doune Castle 🏰 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #scotland #history #dounecastle | Scotland Uncovered

Doune Castle, perched on the edge of the River Teith in Stirlingshire, is a magnificent 14th-century stronghold with a history steeped in power, intrigue, and royal ambition. Built by Robert Stewart, the Duke of Albany and “Uncrowned King of Scotland,” it served as both a fortified residence and a luxurious royal retreat. Its towering gatehouse and grand halls reflected Albany’s influence, but after his fall from power, the castle passed into royal hands. Over the centuries, Doune played host to

Doune Castle located near Stirling, is a stunning 14th-century courtyard castle built by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, who was the son of Robert the II of Scotland. Originally constructed around 1400, the castle was designed to serve as a royal residence and hunting lodge. Doune Castle played a significant role in Scottish history, witnessing military action during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and the Jacobite risings. By the 19th century, the castle had fallen into ruin, but it was restored