Bannockburn Heritage Centre

Glasgow Road, Stirling, FK7 OLJ

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bannockburn heritage centre stirling scotland Commemorating Robert the Bruce's victory at The Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This brought the independence William Wallace had fought for and led to Bruce becoming the undisputed King of Scotland. Although heavily outnumbered by King Edward II's army, the English suffered their biggest defeat sinc... instirling.com Bannockburn Heritage Centre The National Trust for Scotland's heritage centre at Bannockburn marks the site of the Scottish army's victory over Edward II's army with a bronze equestrian statue of King Robert the Bruce by Pilkington Jackson. Lifelike displays feature scenes from Scotland's history; the Scottish nobles signing t... visitscotland.com Places to Visit - Bannockburn Heritage Centre - the last remaining English stronghold in Scotland, after Bruce's successful campaign over the previous decade. It is estimated that the over-confident Edward had 16,000 infantry, 2,500 mounted knights and that his supply train stretched for 20 miles. The Scottish army had 6,000 spearmen and only 5... rampantscotland.com Bannockburn Heritage Centre - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage 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. Near the Centre is the famous Borestone site w... 24hourmuseum.org.uk Stirling Council: Stirling » History Timeline » Attracting Visitors to Stirling » Bannockburn Heritage Centre Stirling 's provision for visitors is no better illustrated than at the Bannockburn Heritage Centre located on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. It was here King Robert the Bruce sent Edward's English army "home to think again" and brought the independence that Wallace had fought vali... stirling.gov.uk Bannockburn Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland The Bannockburn Heritage Centre was built in the late 1960s, close to what was traditionally believed to be the site of the battle. But this, like much else connected with Bannockburn, is subject to a wide range of debate. The rotunda and the statue of Bruce probably do lie within the area of confli... undiscoveredscotland.co.uk Bannockburn Heritage Centre \| Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Stirling, Scotland \| Whatsonwhen (a traditional Celtic derogatory term for the English) march north to take Stirling Castle and re-impose English rule. Scotland's War of Independence had started years before with William Wallace (also commemorated close by) and culminated in the two-day rout of Edward II's troops. In total some 30,... whatsonwhen.com Attraction information for Bannockburn Heritage Centre: VisitBritain Historic battlefield with famous Bruce bronze statue. Exhibition of Scottish history of wars of independence and audiovisual film of the Battle of Bannockburn.... visitbritain.com