Doune Castle History | Scotland | 4K

In central Scotland, on the border of the Highlands and Lowlands, it is one of the most well preserved Scottish castles of its time. Constructed around the year 1400 upon the ruins of a previous castle, its history includes stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites, Mary Queen of Scots, conspiracies, torture, and prison escapes. Join us as we explore Doune Castle. The castle of the uncrowned king.

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[robertlinscott]

I used to play there as a child. We, my brother and I would get the key from the gate keepers cottage first and we were always told to close the castles gate behind on to keep the cows out. My late mother was a descendent of the Stewart's. We lived in Falkirk at the time and returned to the U.S.A..

[JanBanJoovi-olqv]

I was here last year. You will appreciate it much more if you’re watching Outlander.

[HarcusCGTV]

Im always apprehensive when a North American covers my countries history. Typically, place names and people names are pronounced wrong etc, but you did a great job and as a result, a thoroughly brilliant video and a new subscriber! Thanks! Soar Alba!

[ramonpfister]

I got to visit this great castle this past August. My trip to Scotland was a trip of a lifetime and visiting Doune castle was one of the high points. I'll be back in a couple years and I can't wait.

[Steph-hsjd]

This is absolutely amazing! The history! Thinking about all the people who walked amongst the walls of this castle !

[vickilindberg]

Really like this castle. Hope it's kept as original as possible.

[alexandriabarnett]

My ancestor is Robert Stewart. I recently discovered this in my research and trying to learn as much as I can. So cool to see!

[Mako]

The thing I love about history, is that people just like you & me. Had to live those lives, for us to be where we are today.
On the video, if you shot it. Is to take a mono/tripod & do still establishing shots in each new location. Hold them for 10/15 seconds, give yourself an edit point. Then do your pan or tilt, zoom ins & outs.
26 years of Television cameraman, taught me a few things 👍🏼👍🏼

[MargaretWilson-of]

I lived in argaty just outside doune. My son was born there, and Doune and the surrounding area are all amazing, i went back a few yrs ago, nothing has changed

[patriciajrs]

I enjoyed this. Thank you so much for wonderful ancient history. Scotland is indeed a beautiful land. Their castles are so well made.

[markperron]

Nice job on this. My families castle was Castle Tioram. Having lived in the states all my life it is one of the items I hope to see soon as I just retired from a 47 year career. If I do get to go I will definitely make an effort to go see Doune as well. Thank you

[robertmcdougall]

Really excellent and highly informative account, I often watch similar Scottish videos with a degree of frustration due
to inaccuracy, this is absolutely 100% spot on, so very well done. Doune is an odd castle as it is not one which is spoken about yet has such an intense history. I stay not that far away.

[debbiebrooks]

To @robertlinscott, thanks for sharing your story! That is amazing that you played in such an old and famous castle. I was in Scotland several years ago. It is such a beautiful place. The people were so friendly and nice. God bless.

[PinnedonPlaces]

What a stunner of a castle, can certainly see how it was the most well preserved, so beautiful to look at. Would love to take an explore there, thanks so much for sharing! :D

[randysandford]

Visited Doune Castle several years ago. It was undergoing minor repair then but it looks like big improvements have been made. Didn't know Mary Queen of Scots had a connection. Very informative. Our guide didn't tell us even half this much. Very interesting!

[elainebezuidenhout]

Great video:) . Hope to see more Scottish castle videos:)

[mmintravel]

Looks like a very beautiful castle, really impressive vlog.

[JerryDLTN]

Margaret Graham, Countess of Menteith, my 22nd great grandmother was born at Doune Castle, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Seeing videos like this makes me want to go there.

[philipe]

I really enjoy this type of history.
Thank you

[michellebruce]

Great history lesson. I enjoyed the video. Hope to see more 😀