点评:We were staying in the area for a few days. Didn't have much time though, got lots of plans. But still made some time to check out the famous Doune Castle. And since we are members of Historic Environment Scotland the entrance was free of charge.
The carpark was full though - so we parked on the public lot behind the Co-op in town. An easy 10 minute walk away.
The Castle is famous - many will know it from Game of Thrones or Outlander. But for me - and many many others - it will always be connected to Monty Python and the Holy Grail! The Audio-guide is even narrated by Terry Jones!
The way the castle looks today is largely down to ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’. Doune was the seat of Robert Stewart, the 1st Duke of Albany and Governor of Scotland. He acquired the castle in 1361. What we see today is probably only half a castle. Whether Doune was completed, and what might have been lost, is unclear.
But even what remains today is very impressive and in great shape. If you do not feel like paying the entrance, you still can enjoy the outside views and even walk around it or enjoy the grounds outside. But going in (we took turns - since we were travelling with our Bulldog) is well worth the price and time. Monty Python used the exterior for shots as well as the interior. The courtyard inside is where the wedding party was taking place with John Cleese (as Lancelot) going berserk.
But there's a lot more to see inside. Besides all the big halls inside, there are lots of small corners and hideaways to be discovered. As well as a lot of history to read (or listen to). A really good visit and not to be missed for fans or history buffs! Staff was wonderful, really friendly and welcoming.
Surely a highlight on this years Road Trip through the UK. Highly recommended.
翻译:我们在附近待了几天。虽然时间不多,行程安排也很紧凑,但还是抽出时间去参观了著名的杜恩城堡。因为我们是苏格兰历史环境协会的会员,所以门票免费。
不过停车场满了,所以我们把车停在了镇上合作社超市后面的公共停车场。步行十分钟就到了。
这座城堡非常有名——很多人可能因为《权力的游戏》或《古战场传奇》而认识它。但对我来说——以及对很多人来说——它永远与《巨蟒与圣杯》联系在一起!就连语音导览都是由特里·琼斯配音的!
城堡如今的样貌很大程度上要归功于“苏格兰无冕之王”。杜恩城堡曾是第一代奥尔巴尼公爵兼苏格兰总督罗伯特·斯图亚特的府邸。他于1361年获得了这座城堡。我们今天看到的可能只是城堡的一半。杜恩城堡是否完工,以及哪些部分可能已经遗失,目前尚不清楚。
但即使是如今保存完好的部分,也令人印象深刻。如果您不想购票入场,仍然可以欣赏外部景色,甚至可以绕着它走走,或者在外面的庭院里漫步。不过,进去参观(我们轮流进去——因为我们带着斗牛犬)绝对物超所值,也值得花时间。蒙提·派森剧团曾在这里拍摄过内外景。电影中,婚礼宴会就是在庭院里举行的,约翰·克里斯(饰演兰斯洛特)在那里疯狂表演。
但里面还有更多值得一看的地方。除了所有大厅之外,还有许多隐蔽的小角落等待您去发现。此外,还有大量的历史资料可以阅读(或聆听)。对于影迷或历史爱好者来说,这绝对是一次不容错过的精彩参观!工作人员非常热情友好。
这无疑是今年英国公路旅行的一大亮点。强烈推荐!