Doune is a compact, convivial village in the Stirling area of Scotland, set on the banks of the River Teith and surrounded by farmland and woodland that give easy access to the hills and lochs to the west. Its position on quiet country roads makes it a handy gateway to the countryside of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, while still being a short drive from the services and rail connections of Stirling city.
Doune is best known for Doune Castle, a late medieval stronghold now in state care that draws visitors for its history and for being a much‑photographed filming location; fans come to see settings used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Outlander and other productions. The local economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and a steady trickle of tourism, and the village retains a strong community feel with local events, riverside walks and traditional village amenities rather than large-scale development.
Postcode districts covering Doune
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 24 miles38.6 km
- Cumbernauld 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Coatbridge 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Stirling 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Airdrie 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Falkirk 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Bearsden 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Clydebank 23.6 miles38 km
- Bishopbriggs 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Alloa 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Kirkintilloch 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Grangemouth 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunblane Place 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Gargunnock Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Ward 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Bridge of Allan Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Kippen Place 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Stirling Place 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Stirling North Ward 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Callander Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Stirling West Ward 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Stirling East Ward 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Menstrie Place 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Braco Place 8.7 miles14 km
Example postcodes in Doune
FK16 6DN, FK16 6DZ, FK16 6JA, FK16 6DX, FK16 6JB, FK16 6JG, FK16 6AR, FK16 6JD, FK16 6HU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 26.1 miles42.1 km
- Edinburgh Airport 31.3 miles50.4 km
- Dunblane Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bridge of Allan Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels near Doune Ad
- Lion and Unicorn Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Cromlix 5 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Meadowpark 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Woodside Hotel 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Roman Camp Country House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Abbotsford 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Allan Park 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cardross Estate Glamping 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Doune
- Deanston Primary School Primary
- Doune Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lanrick Castle Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Blair Drummond Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Keir House Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Stirling Castle Historic site 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Blairhoyle Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Touch House Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Airthrey Castle Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Arngibbon Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Ardoch House Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Braco Castle Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Lower Polmaise Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km