Stirling and Doune Castles • Scotland
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11/14/23 • 45 min
Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow.
It's definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it's an incredible site with lots of history.
And it was a very important castle in its heyday.
Nearby Doune Castle is less important.
Yet it still has some intriguing history.
And it has ties to a cult movie favorite — Monty Python's Holy Grail.
So if you like castles, of all sorts, then tune into this episode to learn more about these 2 amazing — yet very different — castles in central Scotland.
Want to chat more about these sites?
Then send me an email at [email protected]
In this episode:
0:16: Life update
4:17: Intro
5:24: Placing Stirling and Doune on the map
6:31: Stirling Castle History
11:39: Guided Tours & Other Info
14:08: Things to See in the Castle
21:31: The Town of Stirling
22:51: Doune Castle History & Monty Python
32:01: Pricing, Accessibility, & Tour Info
34:45: The Town of Doune
36:12: Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop
38:47: Also in the area
39:47: Wrapping it up
41:44: Announcement
Important links:
Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser
Stirling Castle
Doune Castle
Woodside Hotel Doune
Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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Stirling Castle is a well known castle not far Edinburgh and Glasgow.
It's definitely on the tourist trail with good reason as it's an incredible site with lots of history.
And it was a very important castle in its heyday.
Nearby Doune Castle is less important.
Yet it still has some intriguing history.
And it has ties to a cult movie favorite — Monty Python's Holy Grail.
So if you like castles, of all sorts, then tune into this episode to learn more about these 2 amazing — yet very different — castles in central Scotland.
Want to chat more about these sites?
Then send me an email at [email protected]
In this episode:
0:16: Life update
4:17: Intro
5:24: Placing Stirling and Doune on the map
6:31: Stirling Castle History
11:39: Guided Tours & Other Info
14:08: Things to See in the Castle
21:31: The Town of Stirling
22:51: Doune Castle History & Monty Python
32:01: Pricing, Accessibility, & Tour Info
34:45: The Town of Doune
36:12: Blair Drummond Smiddy Farm Shop
38:47: Also in the area
39:47: Wrapping it up
41:44: Announcement
Important links:
Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser
Stirling Castle
Doune Castle
Woodside Hotel Doune
Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Edinburgh Castle
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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Exploring the Scottish Borders
Most people who travel to Scotland don't typically head south of Edinburgh into the Scottish Borders.
But I'm thinking maybe this needs to change.
There are a lot of fabulous places to visit in this part of Scotland — pastoral landscapes with easy walks, charming towns and villages, beautiful rivers and stunning abbeys and stately homes.
How does this sound?
Well if it sounds appealing then tune into this episode to learn more about the Scottish Borders.
I'm betting you'll be adding this to your Scotland itinerary!
Want to chat more about this destination?
Send me a message at [email protected]
In this episode:
0:07: Life update
6:26: Into to Scottish Borders
8:15: Placing the Scottish Borders on the map
9:31: Towns of the Scottish Borders
14:24: The Abbeys and the landscape
20:19: The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels
22:05: Abbotsford and Sir Walter Scott
27:16: William Wallace Statue
28:25: Borders Abbeys Walk
30:38: The Haining Estate
33:35: Wrapping it up
39:35: Listener review
Important links:
Lowlands of Scotland with Bo Fraser
Melrose Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey
Kelso Abbey
Abbotsford
The Haining Yarrow Flat
Borders Abbeys Way
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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Dumfries and Galloway • Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway is a region in Scotland that definitely gets overlooked by many travelers.
Located in southwestern Scotland, this area has a lot to offer.
Charming towns, sea views, lighthouses, hills and forests as well as some historical sites such as stone circles and castles.
There is a lot to do in this piece of Scotland.
And if you're looking to get away from the crowds of Edinburgh and Skye, then Dumfries and Galloway might be the perfect spot to travel to.
Want to chat more about this destination in Scotland?
Send me a note at [email protected].
In this episode:
0:40: Intro
1:47: Placing Dumfries and Galloway on the map
3:08: Newton Stewart
5:34: Crafty & Bladnoch Distilleries
8:55: Rhins and Mull of Galloway
13:08: Wigtown
18:14: Galloway Forest Park
23:55: Kirkcudbright
27:20: Dumfries town and beyond
29:00: Wrapping it up
Important links:
Lowlands • Scotland with Bo Fraser
Stables Guesthouse
Brew Ha Ha Cafe - Newton Stewart (no link)
Crafty Distillery
Bladnoch Distillery
Galloway Forest Park
Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
Rhins of Galloway
Wigtown Book Festival
Wigtown tourist info
Visit Kircudbright
Cafe Rendezvous - Wigtown (no link)
Kirkcudbright Tolbooth
The Belfry - Kirkcudbright
Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.
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