Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
National Wallace Monument
In or near Blairlogie.
National Wallace Monument — Monument, dating to 1869.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling · 2.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the National Wallace Monument, the nearest railway station is Stirling, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the monument is paid.
About
National Wallace Monument is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1869. Address: Stirling, FK9 5LF. Wikidata describes it as: "Monument, dating to 1869.". Coordinates: 56.1388°, -3.9176°.
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Summary from the official site
The National Wallace Monument is a historic landmark dedicated to Sir William Wallace, a key figure in Scotland's history. Visitors can explore the monument and learn about Wallace's role in the Battle of Stirling Bridge, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
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From the Wikipedia article
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower. The tower is not accessible to disabled visitors.
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Background
History
The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. The campaign was begun in Glasgow in 1851 by Rev Charles Rogers, who was joined by William Burns. Burns took sole charge from around 1855 following Rogers' resignation. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Victorian Gothic monument was created by architect John Thomas Rochead. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Grand Master Mason of Scotland, with a short speech given by Sir…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1388, -3.9176
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK9 5LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Phone
- +44 7186 472140
- Established
- 1869
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 9.30am–6pm; last admission 5pm
- Official site
- nationalwallacemonument.com
Sources
- osm: w86304919 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wallace Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wfm wallace monument.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Wallace Monument?
- National Wallace Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK9 5LF).
- What is National Wallace Monument?
- National Wallace Monument — Monument, dating to 1869.
- How do I get to National Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK9 5LF.
- When was National Wallace Monument built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- How do I get to National Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK9 5LF.