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Stirling Castle was central to the defence of the main route into northern Scotland, and between 1296 and 1314 it changed hands five times. In 1314, Stirling Castle was held by a garrison of Edward II’s troops. Edward II marched rapidly northwards to relieve the besieged garrison and Robert the Bruce chose a site at the crossing of the Bannock Burn to stop the advance of Edward’s army. Debate continues over the exact location of the second day of the battle. The area of land owned by the Trust around Borestone Brae is of exceptional significance because it is the spot where Bruce is thought to have raised his standard on the first day of the battle.

In 2004, archaeologists discovered an armour-piercing arrowhead dating from the time of the battle. This caused great excitement as it is the only weapon to have been recovered from the battlefield.

The sense of history here is tangible and Bannockburn is still a focus for Scottish pride today.

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Opening times

Bannockburn

Site: all year, daily until dusk. (car park closed December and January).

The Heritage Centre has closed to make way for a state-of-the-art visitor experience opening in 2014. A temporary information unit is on site.

Access to the site may be restricted at times, please check the website before visiting.

NTS and HS are leading a unique project to revitalise the visitor experience and mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. Plans for activities and events are underway.

The official opening of the new centre will be 24 June 2014.

Tel. 0844 493 2139

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