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 over 140 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
Scotland’s National Hero
17th July 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
18th July 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
19th July 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Tales from the Battlefield
20th July 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
21st July 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.
Static Falconry Display
22nd July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
23rd July 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
24th July 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
25th July 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
26th July 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Tales from the Battlefield
27th July 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
28th July 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.
Static Falconry Display
29th July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
30th July 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
31st July 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
1st August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
2nd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
3rd August 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
4th August 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.
August Anniversary Dates at The National Wallace Monument
5th August 2019
Come along to some special presentations at The Wallace Monument to mark important anniversaries in Wallace's life.
Static Falconry Display
5th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
6th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
7th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
8th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
9th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
10th August 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
11th August 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.
Andrew Carnegie: A Century On
11th August 2019
Don't miss a special actor performance on Sunday 11th August, at The National Wallace Monument, to mark a centenary since Andrew Carnegie’s death!
Static Falconry Display
12th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
13th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
14th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
15th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
16th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
17th August 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
18th August 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.
Static Falconry Display
19th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
20th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
21st August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
22nd August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
August Anniversary Dates at The National Wallace Monument
23rd August 2019
Come along to some special presentations at The Wallace Monument to mark important anniversaries in Wallace's life.
Family Fridays
23rd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
24th August 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
25th August 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.
Static Falconry Display
26th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Archery at The National Wallace Monument
27th August 2019
Have you always wanted to try archery? Well now you can! Visitors are invited to try archery when they visit The National Wallace Monument on any Tuesday in July or August.
Scotland’s National Hero
28th August 2019
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Warrior Training
29th August 2019
Find out about the weapons used by both armies at the Battle of Stirling Bridge during the informative weapons demonstrations at The National Wallace Monument.
Family Fridays
30th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
A Battle Won
31st August 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
1st 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
4th 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
7th 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
8th 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.
Wallace 150
11th September 2019
Join the 150th Birthday celebrations for The National Wallace Monument on 11th September and enjoy an evening light show!
A Battle Won
11th 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
14th 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.
Wallace Wha Hae!
14th September 2019
The National Wallace Monument’s 150th anniversary celebrations continue with a family-friendly festival in the grounds of Wallace High School on 14th September.
A Battle Won
15th 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
18th 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
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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