Things to see and do Dunblane-Doune

Despite its military activity during the Wars of Independence and the War of the Three Kingdoms, Doune Castle has remained almost intact and has been used in several film shoots, such as the Holy Grail of Monty Python or, more recently, theGame of Thrones series, in which it was sometimes used as a set at Winterfell, as well as the Outlander series. It was the home of Robert Stuart, Duke of Albany. Son of King Robert II and brother of King Robert III, he was regent of the country during his father's illness and held the reins of power during his brother's reign.

On the banks of the river Teith, this former 18th century cotton factory has become a well-known distillery in the region. In production since the 1960s, its building, designed by Richard Arkwright, now houses all the technology needed to make a single malt. The classic tour lasts 50 min and includes a dram, but there are other formulas: with tasting of 3 whiskies from the cask, with a visit to the tasting room, tour and heritage to learn more about local history, whiskies and chocolate...

This cathedral covers several periods, from the 11th to the 15th century. This gives it an interesting mix of styles, with some pre-Romanesque parts, such as the base of its tower, contrasting with the rest of the building, which is mostly Gothic. Andy Murray was married here, and there is also a memorial stele in memory of the victims of the massacre of March 13, 1996. You can see the grave of Mary Drummond, a mistress of James VI, and her two sisters, who were all allegedly poisoned... Guided tours are offered on Sundays in summer (2pm and 4pm).