Wallace Monument

Location and History

Built in neo-gothic style tower is located 1.5 km north-east of Stirling on the mountain Abbey Craig on the road to Dunbley. Supposedly Wallace have observed from this hill from the English army, before he commanded the Scottish troops in the attack. The construction took eight years. Locals claim that they had built the tower as an attraction for English tourists.

Museum

The Wallace Monument is home to a year-round museum with information about the Battle of Stirling Bridge and famous Scottish personalities. Right next to the entrance door, you encounter a life-size replica statue of the freedom fighter, who says to a figure of the English king: " Although you have my body, but never my loyalty and my respect. "

On the 1st floor of the William Wallace Talking Head, a 3D animation that tells visitors the story of William Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge is located. In addition, there William Wallace's sword and Mel Gibson's film costume from Braveheart are issued. After the movie Braveheart the Wallace Monument recorded a tripling of the number of visitors.

2 floor houses the "Hall of Heroes": an exhibition to other Scottish personalities, especially those of the 20th century. One more floor up the history of the monument is told herself. It also shows where in the world there are monuments to William Wallace.

At the top of the tower has a viewing platform, The Crown, from which one can overlook Stirling from a height of 100 m above sea level. Here you have a wonderful view to Stirling Castle.