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Bannockburn
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This atmospheric spot is the site of Robert the Bruce's famous victory over the English. Here, in 1314, Bruce gathered his men to take on the professional army of King Edward II. Despite facing a greater number of troops, Bruce's men routed the English forces – a victory that meant freedom for Scotland from oppressive English rule.
In 2004, archaeologists found an iron arrowhead on Trust land that could well have been fired at the Battle of Bannockburn.
You can find out what inspired this great Scottish victory at the Bannockburn Heritage Centre.
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- Properties prepare for opening
A handful of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic properties are readying for visitors once more, as they prepare to open their doors on Monday 1 March. more>
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