Doune Castle

Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near Sterling, made famous by its use as the setting for Monty Python’s Holy Grail.

Terry Jones narrates the audio tour, which combines the complexities of Scottish history with asides about elderberries, African swallows and wooden rabbits.

Writer: Simon Talbot
Producer: Cathy FitzGerald
An Antenna International Production for Historic Scotland

Head Knight: The Knights Who Say Ni demand a sacrifice!
King Arthur: Knights of Ni, we are but simple travelers who seek the enchanter who lives beyond these woods–
Knights who say Ni: NI! NI! NI! NI!
King Arthur: Oh, ow!
Head Knight: We shall say “Ni” again to you, if you do not appease us.
King Arthur: Well, what do you want?
Head Knight: We want a shrubbery!! [jarring chord]

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