Bannockburn | National Trust for Scotland

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Web Name: Bannockburn | National Trust for Scotland

WebSite: http://www.battleofbannockburn.com

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We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We'd also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us improve it. We won't set optional cookies unless you enable them or accept our recommended settings. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. Necessary cookies enable core functionality on our website. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions. We use marketing cookies to personalise your visit to our website and show you tailored advertising based on your likes and interests. We use analytics cookies to monitor visitor behaviour patterns and improve our website performance. Your preferences have been set. If you wish to change your preferences, you may do so on our cookies page. In line with Scottish Government restrictions the visitor centre is now closed until February 2021. Please see the Planning your Visit section for more information. About this place Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory Immerse yourself in the award-winning Battle of Bannockburn experience as you witness a digitally re-created version of the battle, up close.Find out how warriors, pages, knights and civilians on either side of the conflict became involved and what role they played.Discover more about the two opposing kings, whose tactics in 1314 changed the path of Scotland’s history, forever.Follow in the footsteps of Robert the Bruce in our memorial park and see the spot where he raised his royal standard.The Battle of Bannockburn experience puts you at the heart of the action so you can discover more about this crucial event in Scottish history.Outside, the layout of the parkland around the centre allows visitors to appreciate the surrounding landscape and restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce by Pilkington Jackson, cast in shimmering bronze.Entry to the Battle of Bannockburn experience is by pre-booked time slots only. Robert Burns visited Bannockburn in 1787 and later wrote his famous poem Scots Wha Hae about the battle. Take a look at our collection of great gift ideas. 100% of our profits go towards protecting Scotland’s heritage. Online shop Bannockburn is the perfect venue for corporate events and private parties. Venue hire Banish boredom at Bannockburn Blogger Lauren Miller recommends a trip to the Battle of Bannockburn this winter. article The Trust’s starring role in blood-soaked saga Rise of the Clans BBC Scotland’s new series Rise of the Clans airs for the first time on Monday 3 December, and it has more than one connection to the National Trust for Scotland. article Lights, camera, fact-ion At number 34 in our 100 Ways list is bringing Scotland to the silver screen. article Trust summer holidays Travel writer Robin McKelvie shares his top 5 sites to visit during the summer holidays. article Stay in touch Keep up to date with the latest news from the Trust, ideas for great days out and the work that we do for the love of Scotland. The Pineapple Bizarre fruit-inspired building set within a woodland full of wildlife Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling Forth Valley 5.8mi from here Alloa Tower Large fortified tower boasts lavish interiors where kings and queens once wandered Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling Forth Valley 5.8mi from here Dollar Glen Deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, Castle Campbell and woodland walks in the Ochil Hills Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling Forth Valley 11.6mi from here Culross Step into the past along the cobbled streets of a picturesque village with its own ochre-coloured palace The Kingdom of Fife 12mi from here Find on map Bachelors’ Club Robert Burns learned to dance and debate in this authentically restored house. Ayrshire Arran Killiecrankie Magnificent wooded river gorge where one of the goriest battles in Jacobite history took place Perthshire Falkland Palace A fine Renaissance palace with an extensive formal garden and one of Britain’s oldest tennis courts The Kingdom of Fife J M Barrie’s Birthplace The world-famous creator of Peter Pan was born in this traditional weaver’s house. Dundee Angus Help protect our treasured places - now and for future generations Donation The National Trust for Scotland is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC 007410

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