At over 200 years old, the Red Lion is a charming village Inn located in the centre of the picturesque village of Doune in central Scotland.

The Inn has 6 bedrooms including 2 family rooms which can sleep up to 4.

A friendly public bar serves a range of whisky and local beers, while our restaurant offers fresh pub grub with a little finesse. Our Quaich suite is suitable for functions, meetings and events and opens onto a sunny courtyard.

Surrounding Area | Doune Castle

The name ‘Doune’ is derived from the Gaelic word ‘dun’ meaning ‘hill fort’; referring to the mound  on which Doune castle now stands, on the banks of the river Teith.

Recent history of the castle shows that it was built as a hunting lodge and retreat by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, who was the Regent of Scotland from 1396-1420. Much of the castle has been restored in recent centuries, but it is still one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland.

The castle was later used as a hunting seat by James II and a dower house for Mary of Gueldres, Margaret of Denmark and Margaret Tudor; the consorts of James II, James III and James IV respectively.

Doune castle has had a varied and interesting history; in 1570, Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in the castle and in 1645, Graham Duke of Montrose occupied Doune. In 1689, the government of William III garrisoned the castle when fighting the covenanters. Most recently, the castle was seized by the Jacobites in 1745 and used as a prison. The roof of the castle was destroyed by 1800 and was restored later in the century.

Doune castle has been used in many films and television series, but is perhaps best known as the castle in the Monty Python movie ‘The Holy Grail’ and every year; hundreds of fans flock to the castle to celebrate the anniversary with some of the members of the cast.