bannockburn
The National Trust for Scotland's heritage centre
at Bannockburn marks the site of the Scottish army's victory over
Edward II's army with a bronze equestrian statue of King Robert
the Bruce by Pilkington Jackson. Lifelike displays feature scenes
from Scotland's history; the Scottish nobles signing the Declaration
of Arbroath in 1320; Robert the Bruce being crowned king of Scotland
by Isabel of Fife at Scone; and William Wallace as a huge, chain-mailed
figure wielding his famous sword.
HERITAGE CENTRE, SHOP and CAFÉ: Open 1
Feb to 31 Mar and 1 Nov to 24 Dec, daily 10.30-4; 1 Apr to 31 Oct,
daily, 10-5.30.
SITE: Open all year, daily.
A Great Hotel and conference venue in Stirling - Scotland |