Doune (/ d uː n /; from Scottish Gaelic: An Dùn, meaning 'the fort') is a burgh within Perthshire. The town is administered by Stirling Council. Doune is assigned Falkirk postcodes starting "FK". The village lies within the parish of Kilmadock and mainly within the area surrounded by the River Teith and Ardoch Burn.

Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, in the Stirling council area of central Scotland and the historic county of Perthshire. The castle is sited on a wooded bend where the Ardoch Burn flows into the River Teith. It lies 8 miles (13 kilometres) northwest of Stirling, where the Teith flows into the River Forth.

Doune is a quiet historic village situated eight miles north west of Stirling on the River of Teith. This popular tourist centre was once renowned as a centre for pistol-making and for its formidable castle, built by Robert, Duke of Albany in the 14th century.

Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland. There is restricted parking at the castle, and we advise parking in the village car parks where possible.

Local and visitor information from the Burgh of Doune and Deanston. Great walks, shops and historic stops along the route.

Doune has a long history, going back thousands of years. This page covers the post- Roman era, the famous castle, the village moving to its current position and the famous cattle fayres.

Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland. The formidable Doune Castle was built for the Regent Albany.