Historic Scotland membership is great value for money, but to make it even better why not visit 2 sites in one day?
First stop was Stirling Castle, a place I have been several times in the past.
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| Robert the Bruce statue outside Stirling Castle |
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| Forework and circular towers |
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| Colours of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the regimental museum |
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| One of the Stirling Heads which adorned the ceiling of the King's Inner Hall in the palace. |
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| Stirling Castle commands a vantage point over the surrounding land |
Eight miles to the north-west of Stirling lies Doune Castle, home of Robert of Albany, Regent of Scotland from 1388 till 1420.
The castle has taken on a new role in more recent times, recognisable to many as one of the location used in the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, along with other films and television dramas.
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| Doune Castle |
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| Great Hall with central fire basket |
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| The Lord's Hall, with timber panelling and minstrel's gallery above |
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| Saltire flying from the top of the castle |
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| View of the kitchen from inside the large fireplace |
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| Courtyard and well |
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