The National Wallace Monument
About The National Wallace Monument
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The Wallace Monument stands tall and proud outside the city of Stirling, overlooking the scene of Scotland’s victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.
This is a place where history is something you can touch and feel, as you follow the story of Sir William Wallace, patriot, martyr, and Guardian of Scotland.
For 150 years, this world-famous landmark has fascinated visitors with its exhibits and displays, telling the story of Sir William Wallace.
Upcoming Events at The National Wallace Monument
A Battle Won
21st September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
22nd September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Scotland’s National Hero
25th September 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
A Battle Won
28th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
A Battle Won
29th September 2019
Travel back in time as costumed actors bring to life the main events of William Wallace and Andrew de Moray’s victory in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Evening Lecture: 10000 Years of History on the Abbey Craig
10th October 2019
Dr Murray Cook, archaeologist and local history expert, will delve into the history of the Abbey Craig, revealing some of the secrets of the landscape hosting one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings
Tales from the Battlefield
12th October 2019
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield.
Tales from the Battlefield
13th October 2019
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield.
Scotland’s National Hero
16th October 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Evening Lecture: Remembering Wallace and Bruce Over the Centuries
17th October 2019
Join Dr Michael Penman as he looks at the construction of iconic reputations and some of the enduring myths that have persisted for centuries regarding Wallace and Bruce.
Tales from the Battlefield
19th October 2019
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield.
Tales from the Battlefield
20th October 2019
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield.
Scotland’s Heroines
24th October 2019
Dr Alison McCall shares some of the fascinating stories she has uncovered about Scottish women and what life would have been like for Victorian career women at a time when the Monument first opened.
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