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About 2 miles from Stirling station is Bannockburn where
Robert the Bruce defeated the English. There is now a Heritage
Centre and a bronze statue of Robert the Bruce who became
an icon of Scottish independence. It explains about events
leading up to the battle.
The Bannockburn Heritage Centre is situated at one of the
most important historic sites in Scotland. On the battlefield
nearby, in June 1314, King Robert the Bruce routed the forces
of King Edward II to win freedom for the Scots from English
domination.
The Heritage Centre exhibition includes a large model of
the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and exciting life-size figures
of Wallace and Bruce. It brings to life decisive moments in
Scotland's history, including the signing of the Declaration
of Arbroath which inspired Thomas Jefferson when he drew up
the American Declaration of Independence. An audio-visual
presentation tells the dramatic story of Bruce and of the
battle, with haunting sounds and images.
Facilities include:
• Foreign language facilities: Guidebook: French, German.
• Audio-visual (for groups): French, German
• Wheelchair access to site, Heritage Centre and audio-visual
presentation. Toilet. Wheelchair available.
• Braille guidebook
• Induction loop for the hard-of -hearing
• Basic language tape tour for people with learning
difficulties
• Shop
• Cafe
• Parking
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