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    Explore Bannockburn’s hidden history during Scottish Archaeology Month
    Keen historians and amateur archaeologists will have the chance to explore the historic Bannockburn battlefield in an epic walk led by the National Trust for Scotland on Wednesday 17 September.
    Keen historians and amateur archaeologists will have the chance to explore the historic Bannockburn battlefield in an epic walk led by the National Trust for Scotland on Wednesday 17 September.

    The event which is part of the Scottish Archaeology Month programme, will give visitors the chance to hear more about the historic events that unfolded on the site, as well as the important archaeological finds that have been discovered since the battle.

    Evelyn Wilson, learning officer at the conservation charity’s Bannockburn centre, will lead a seven mile walk around three sites associated with the famous battle of 1314.

    The walk is for visitors aged 12 and over and begins at the Bannockburn Centre car park at 1pm. It is expected to last approximately four hours. Visitors will walk on country paths and stout footwear and waterproof clothing is recommended. Booking is essential – please call 0844 493 2139.

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    • - Minister and actress join Perth primary school pupils to launch online celebration of Scottish places

      A new initiative was launched today (5 November) to encourage people from all walks of life to celebrate their links with places in Scotland that mean something special to them. more>

    • - Makeover for Bannockburn battle movie

      A film depicting the dramatic events of one of Scotland’s most important historic battles is being updated for the 21st Century.  more>

    • - Bats booming at historic sites

      One of the biggest ever bat roosts on National Trust for Scotland property has been discovered as part of a project by the conservation charity to count and catalogue bats.  more>

    • - Explore Bannockburn’s hidden history during Scottish Archaeology Month

      Keen historians and amateur archaeologists will have the chance to explore the historic Bannockburn battlefield in an epic walk led by the National Trust for Scotland on Wednesday 17 September.  more>

    • - Conservation charity calls for proper protection for Bannockburn

      The National Trust for Scotland charity has pledged to work with Historic Scotland to ensure that the Trust’s Bannockburn battlefield and other important battle sites across Scotland are better protected.  more>

    • - Trust tracking down Stirlingshire bats

      Experts and volunteers from conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland check on whether any bats have made their home at Bannockburn Visitor Centre, Stirling on Wednesday 18 June and Moirlanich Longhouse, near Killin on Thursday 19 June.  more>

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