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Renew your acquaintance with Scotland's
national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869. Learn all about the turbulent events leading up to the Battle of Stirling Bridge and become one of the observers at Wallace's trial in London as you step into a re-creation of Westminster Hall. Listen to the unique talking head of Sir William
telling his own story and speaking with other key figures from the Wars of independence - including Robert the Bruce.
'Building The Monument' is an exhibition gallery where an amazing story is told - of how Victorian energy and vision led to the completion of this incredible structure in the 1860s.
You can also see the Wallaces mighty two-handed broadsword. It is easy to imagine the
force of it during battle! It has resided at the National Wallace Monument since 1888.
Don't miss a visit to the Hall of Heroes where you can hear the stories of other famous Scots - past or present. A climb to the top of the monument gives you magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and a feeling of total 'freedom' as you learn about its history.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
January, February, November, December:10.30am - 4.00pm March, May: 10.00am - 5.00pm June: 10.00am - 6.00pm July, August: 09.00am - 6.00pm September: 09.30am - 5.30pm October: 10.00am - 5.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £6.50; Senior Citizen/Student £4.90; Child £4.00; Family Tickets available at all times.
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Directions
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| The National Wallace Monument is located just outside Stirling - and is signposted from the city centre and from the A91. The Monument is a stop on the City Sightseeing Stirling Tour, which operates regularly throughout the peak Summer season, serving the city centre, Stirling Railway Station, and Stirling Old Town Jail. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Stirling Castle
(1 Mile)*
Stirling has been described as a "huge brooch, clasping Highlands and Lowlands together". Many great events from Scotland's past are associated with Stirling Castle. |
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Argyll's Lodging
(1 Mile)*
Argyll's Lodging is a superb mansion built around an earlier core in about 1630 and further extended by the Earl of Argyll in the 1670s. |
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Smith Art Gallery & Museum
(2 Miles)*
Nestling beneath Stirling Castle, in the King's Park, the ancient hunting grounds of the Stuart monarchs, and now a suburb of opulent Victorian mansions, is the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. |
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Nearby Hotels
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This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Barcelo Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
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This magnificent listed building was a former school and has been extensively renovated into a fine 4 star hotel. The Stirling Highland comprises 96 bedrooms, an award winning restaurant and a top class health and leisure club. |
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The hotel is close to Stirling's city centre and famous attractions including Stirling Castle, Bannockburn Heritage Centre and the Wallace Monument. |
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