What’s New at the Wallace Monument?

Hundreds of visitors enjoy St. Andrew’s Day
at The Monument -

Along with many other attractions throughout Scotland, The National Wallace Monument was offering free admission to visitors to mark St. Andrew’s Day on 30th November. There were no admission charges at The Monument on 28th, 29th, and 30th November - and over 1,000 people took advantage of the opportunity to visit Stirling’s famous landmark, and to enjoy the many special events and activities which were taking place over the weekend, including face-painting for kids, Highland dancing demonstrations, and presentations from costumed actors giving a special insight into Wallace’s life.

Enjoy a great day out by train

Bring the family to Stirling - the kids go free!

Hop on a train this Summer and make tracks for Stirling to enjoy a great day out.

With ScotRail’s fantastic Kids Go Free tickets, up to two children can travel free with every adult, on off-peak trains, all week.

PLUS - there’s free admission for children(*) at Stirling’s famous National Wallace Monument and fascinating Old Town Jail.

There’s lots to explore and enjoy in Stirling, from the incredible buildings in the city’s Old Town, through to first-class shopping in the Thistle Centre, and a choice of great family-friendly restaurants.

Plan your day out in Stirling now - and for further information on ScotRail’s great Kids Go Free tickets, CLICK HERE.

(*) - One free child’s admission with each adult paying the standard charge.

Fireworks at The Monument!

An amazing spectacle awaits!!

Watch out for an amazing spectacle on Monday 2nd August 2010 - as the sky above The National Wallace Monument lights up with a dazzling fireworks display!

It’s all due to happen at 10.30pm, and it’s going to be a fantastic climax for mFEST, a ground-breaking new multi-arts festival from the macrobert arts centre at the University of Stirling - planned and programmed by under 18s.

You can check out the mFEST programme here

IMPORTANT NOTE -
In the interests of safety, access to The Abbey Craig will be restricted from approximately 7.30pm on Monday 2nd August 2010. For further information call (01786) 472140.

Summer in Stirling

Dancing and Piping Displays at Stirling Castle

Every Tuesday evening in July and August (7.15pm until 8.15pm). Each week a local dancing school will perform a display of traditional Highland dancing, and one of the area's many award-winning pipe bands will provide a stirring performance of traditional music.

Have you got a favourite photograph of
The Wallace Monument?

It’s one of the most frequently photographed sights in Scotland - and in 2010 photographers will be able to submit their entries for The Wallace Monument Photography Competition.

Click here for more details on how to enter the Photography Competition.

Sir William Wallace - ‘One of the greats’

On St. Andrew’s Day the winner of STV’s ‘Greatest Scots’ programme was announced - Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns, whose birth 250 years ago has been marked with a series of special events the length and breadth of the country in 2009. Sir William Wallace’s status in Scotland as a true patriot and martyr was recognised in the results of the public vote - as he was voted into 2nd place from the 35 finalists, a close runner up. Not a bad achievement more than 700 years after Wallace’s execution!

View STV’s William Wallace nomination

LIVE - at The Monument

- Your chance to meet Sir William Wallace! -
- Come face to face with a soldier in Wallace’s army -
- See how battles were fought and won – with the weapons of Wallace’s time -

From April to September The Monument is the setting for regular live performances by costumed actors – bringing Sir William Wallace and the characters of his time to life. Listen to the story of The Battle of Stirling Bridge, or even have your photograph taken with a Scottish warrior from the 14th Century!

Presentations take place between 11.15am and 3.30pm each day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays (and at weekends only from October until March).

Woodland Walks and Nature Trails on The Abbey Craig

Whether you want to enjoy a ramble in the woods, or take a bracing walk, there's lots to explore and discover on The Abbey Craig!

From the front of The Monument you can follow the trails using the special waymarkers.

The pathways in and around The Abbey Craig have all been upgraded, to make it even easier to explore this area, and to enjoy the wonderful views. You can also download a special map to help you follow the paths - CLICK HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

- to Karen Watson of Ballater Drive in Stirling - winner of the St. Andrew's Day Competition to guess the weight of the shortbread sword. Karen will be returning to The Monument with three friends to enjoy a complimentary lunch in Legends Coffee House as her prize.