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 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.

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.

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.

An overview of Doune Castle in the Central and West region, including its life as home of Regent Albany, and find out what to see and do at Doune Castle.

Doune is a delightful, quaint village full of history and points of interest, as well as being home to a selection of high quality shops, services and eateries. Doune is equidistant from Callander and Stirling – about 8 miles.

Doune is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Doune Castle; Argaty Red Kites; Scottish Antiques and Arts Centre; The Desirable Curio; Doune Chic

Doune is a village in Stirlingshire, some 8 miles northwest of Stirling, with a population in 2021 of 2240. The reason to come here is to visit the castle, en route to the Trossachs.

Doune is a historic village in Stirlingshire, nestled on the banks of the River Forth in the parish of Kilmadock. Surrounding villages include Blair Drummond, Argaty, Deanston, and Buchany. Here are our 8 suggestions on how to spend your time in Doune and Kilmadock.