Viewpoints · Central Scotland
The National Wallace Monument
In or near Blairlogie.
The National Wallace Monument is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The National Wallace Monument is located in Stirling, central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Stirling, approximately 2.4 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
The National Wallace Monument is a named viewpoint in central Scotland, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area FK9.
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Official information
The National Wallace Monument is a prominent landmark in Stirling that commemorates Sir William Wallace, a key figure in Scotland's history. Visitors can explore the monument and learn about Wallace's legacy and the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.1389, -3.9178
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK9 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Phone
- +44 7186 472140
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 9.30am–6pm; last admission 5pm
- Official site
- nationalwallacemonument.com
Sources
- osm: n1327809942 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The national wallace monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The National Wallace Monument?
- The National Wallace Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK9 5LU).
- What is The National Wallace Monument?
- The National Wallace Monument is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The National Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK9 5LU.
- Is The National Wallace Monument free to visit?
- Yes, The National Wallace Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to The National Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK9 5LU.