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Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Glasgow Road, Stirling FK7 OLJ
Off M80/M9 at junction 9
2 miles South of Stirling town centre on Glasgow Road (A872)
Tel: 01786 812664
Robert

Commemorating Robert the Bruce's victory at The Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This brought the independence William Wallace had fought for and led to Bruce becoming the undisputed King of Scotland. Although heavily outnumbered by King Edward II's army, the English suffered their biggest defeat since the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The encounter which lasted two days, involved over 30,000 men.

In the Visitor Centre, The Kingdom of the Scots exhibition brings the Wars of Independence to life. There are scenes of the coronation of Robert the Bruce and the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.
There are figures of Wallace and Bruce, a large model of the Battle of Stirling Bridge and an audio-visual presentation which tells the story of Bruce and the battle. Display boards and photographs tell you about recent investigations to find the actual site of the battle.

There is a bronze statue of Bruce on his war-horse by the commemorative Rotunda outside. This stands in the area where he killed the English knight Sir Henry de Bohun in combat, cleaving his skull in two with his axe.

Shop and Taste of Scotland award winning Cafe
Disabled access and facilities
Toilet
Local bus service
Parking available
Open
Site open daily all year round.
Heritage Centre, shop and café
1st February to 31st March and
1st November to 24th December 10.30 to 16.00
1st April to 31st October 10.00 to 17.30
Last audio-visual show, half an hour before closing.
Admission
Adult £3.50
Concession £2.60 NTS Members free
Adult Group £2.80
School Group £1.00
Family £9.50
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