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NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT

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Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, United Kingdom
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Erected in 1869, this superb 67m tower is dedicated to none other than the famous national hero of the 13th century: Sir William Wallace. It was made possible thanks to a fund-raising campaign in the midst of the resurgence of Scottish identity. Its elaborate Victorian Gothic style contrasts with the very modern University of Stirling, at the bottom of the hill from which it dominates the surroundings. It is said to have been here that the fierce warrior watched Edward I's army set off before the Battle of Stirling Bridge on 11 September 1297. Climbing the 246 steps to the top offers a magnificent view of the surrounding area. The visit also allows you to see the weapons used in the battle against the English, some busts of great Scottish names and the sword of Wallace himself.

Good to know : Access to the monument (outside) is entirely free. A free parking is available at the bottom of the site and you can go up by following a path that goes through the woods or the small road, only used by the site shuttle. The site alone offers magnificent panoramas.

Guided tours with actors: In high season, guided tours are offered by actors in costume. All year round, conferences and animations are programmed.

Legends Coffee House: To refresh yourself and regain your strength after walking to the monument, let yourself be tempted by the Legends Coffee House. It's cosy and everything is local.

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Visited in august 2019
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Quand vous avez réussi à gravir toutes les marches (et croyez moi, il y en a !), vous êtes récompensé par une superbe vue.
naniepetit
Visited in may 2018
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Belle tour construite en l'honneur de Wallace, pour vous y rendre vous aurez à monter, c'est assez pentu, la journée des navettes sont à disposition, arrivez en haut vous découvrirez une vue sur la ville et ses alentour
fabou08
Visited in may 2017
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Tour construire à la fin du 19eme suite à une collecte de dons, elle fut terminée en 1869 et mesure 67 m.
Ouvert au public courageux qui souhaite gravir les 246 marches de l édifice. Incontournable, elle perpétue la mémoire de William Wallace, héros écossais du 13eme et incontournable de l histoire du pays!
Monument on a hill in memory of Wallace Scottish national hero. It can be reached on foot. Visit paying building. Magnificent view of Stirling and its surroundings.
The ascent is quite steep to get there from parking but you can also take a free shuttle (every 30 minutes).



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