This was the most interesting castle we visited. Ok, we are HUGE Monty Python fans but it also happens to be well maintained. The setting is idyllic and the photo ops are incredible if you want to reinact The Holy Grail film. They have a "head phone" tour narrorated by Terry Gilliam and it is the best tour you could...
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Built for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle. Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse......
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Built for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle. Its most striking feature is the 100ft high gatehouse which includes the splendid Lord's Hall with its musicians' gallery, double fireplace and carved oak screen.Discover the new nature trail in the castle grounds or take an audio tour of the castle narrated by Monty Python's Terry Jones. Hear the exciting history of the medieval castle and residents, as well stories of the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which was filmed at the castle. Visitors can hear clips from the film and find out about the alternative history of Spamalot, elderberries, African swallows and wooden badgers.
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Dingolfing, Germany
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During our Scotland tour in April 2012 we visited a few castles - mainly the well known ones - and as a Monty Python fan it was of course a must to go there.
BUT beside that aspect, THIS castle is an utterly authentic place in a very good shape. Maybe as a positive aspect, that there is no mass...
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Narrated by Terry Jones of Monty Python fame, the tour of Doune is both comically entertaining and historically fascinating. At £5 for an adult (or in my case free as a member!) it represents great value.
In case you are unaware, Monty Python's Holy Grail was filmed here.
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Bradford, United Kingdom
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when we went it was lovely, the staff were so friendly we took our dog he wasn't allowed in the castle but he was allowed in the courtyard and around the grounds which he loved. the staff were so friendly, we walked around all of it and it was a lovely end to our day. it wasn't too expensive to...
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We had so much fun here. I personally loved it since it is an authentic castle and there were so many rooms to explore. My husband and friends loved it since there was so much Monty Python swag in the gift shop. LOL
You are able to go all the way up to the top and stand on the roof...
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Cumbria
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A nice little castle with its own history, but it is the Monty Python link that sets it apart from other castles. The Terry Jones audio was educational and amusing, with sound bites from the film. Its also worth a wander round the grounds to see the local flora and fauna.
Definitely worth a visit.
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Despite only living 45 mins away I had never visited this marvellous castle before! It is very well preserved and larger than I imagined it to be, with loads of windy staircases and pokey rooms to explore. It also have lovely grounds near the river where you are able to spot lots of birdlife and even salmon jumping. It's a...
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Glasgow
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Interesting visit, nicescenic place for an afternoon out.
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Belgium
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Maybe not the best castle in Scotland to visit but certainly the funniest.
A must if you're a Python fan.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Quite daunting but most interesting. Though provoking too.
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