A VIEW TO THE PAST ITS easy to see why so many battles were fought here . of For any army occupying , was the key strategic position at the gateway to the Highlands. , Today the scene is altogether more peaceful . Climb the 220ft tower and be rewarded with one of the most awe-inspiring views in Scotland - a 360° panorama out THE NATIONAL , towards Ben Lomond in the West and as far as the Forth , STIRLING . Bridges in the East .

HAVE YOU FOLLOWED THE TIME TRAIL? A HISTORIC DAY OUT There are three more great attractions that make up Historic around the National There's plenty more to enjoy Stirling's Time Trail: Stirling Old Town Jail ; Rob Roy & Trossachs family day out! Wallace Monument for a fun-filled Visitor Centre, Callander; and Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Killin . . . . THEY SHALL NEVER TAKE OUR Visit all four for the best tour in the history of Scotland! Take time to explore the paths and nature trails around Abbey Craig, the craggy hill the Monument stands on ; browse in the shop for a souvenir, or treat yourself to a snack or refreshment in the coffee shop . reedom! JOIN WILLIAM WALLACE IN HIS EPIC STRUGGLE FOR A FREE SCOTLAND

STIRLING OLD TOWN JAIL ROR ROY & TROSSACHS VISITOR 6READALNANE EOIRLORE CENTRE, CALIANDER CENTRE, KILLIN STIRLING OLD TOWN JAIL Experience life as a prisoner in a real Victorian jail where history really comes to life through live performances . Meet Stirling's notorious hangman and look out for prisoners trying to escape . Take a multilingual audio tour of the jail which includes a modern prisons exhibition . Enjoy the stunning rooftop panoramic views of Stirling or visit the gift shop .

ROB ROY & TROSSACHS VISITOR CENTRE, CALLANDER Hero or villain? Patriot or thief? Learn about his life and times, hear his innermost thoughts, witness his exploits and decide : who was the real Rob Roy? PLUS explore the Trossachs in our stunning film, meet the 'children of the mist', visit our 18th century Highland farmhouse. Children's indoor play area and gift shop .

BREADALBANE FOLKLORE CENTRE, KILLIN Magic & Mystery, Mystics & Myths- discover the secret origins of spiritual Scotland . Meet mystical St . Fillan, discover kelpies, urisks, faeries and more mysterious beasts . Learn about local clans and explore our natural history. Housed in a lovingly restored watermill with working water wheel.

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR (last recommended admission 45 mins prior to closing) THE NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT, ABBEY CRAIG, STIRLING Jan - Feb & Nov - Dec 10 .30am - 4.Ooom July & Aug 0930em - 6.30pm TEL : 01786 472140 FAX: 0 1786 461322 Mar-May 10 .00am-5,00pm Sept 09 .30am-5,00pm EMAII.: nationalwallacemonumentgaillst .ossian.net June 10 .00am-6.00pm Oct 10 .00am-5.00pm A STIRLING DISTRICT TOURISM LTD. ATTRACTION Managed by Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and DISABLED ACCESS To THE IROUrvos . Trossachs Tourist Board LIMITED DISABLED ACCESS TO THE ATTRACTION .

THE STRUGGLE FOR / reedom

In the late 13th century, King Edward I of England ruled Scotland with a mixture of tyranny, terror and political intrigue .

But one man stood against him William Wall - ~eoti'hKlreheart . After a brilliant guerrilla campaign, Wallace finally met the English army at Stirling Bridge . Despite being vastly outnumbered, his tactics resulted in a resounding victory for the Scots, with the English army being forces to flee in disarray.

THE battle JOINED Join the heat of the decisive battle Immerse yourself in the turbulent politics of the era Understand Wallace's tactics and how he brilliantly outwitted a superior force Get an insight into the sheer terror and confusion amidst the clamour and havoc of battle

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A hero 's DEATH Wallace was eventually betrayed , handed over to his emenies and brutally executed in London .

Step into Westminster Hall and witness Wallace's trial. Listen to his impassioned defence, his patriotism and his THE MIGHTY unquenchable thirst for Scotland's freedom . Look out sword for ruthless King Edward I and at that time Gaze in awe at Wallace's mighty two-handed the little known Robert broadsword. It's easy to imagine the terror that the Bruce. enemy soldiers must have felt seeing him advance towards them, swinging this fearsome weapon in great scything arcs of destruction .

A NATION OF heroes The Wallace Monument was completed in 1869 on the back of a wave of nationalism then sweeping Europe, with expatriate Scots and international figures contributing towards its construction .

Climb the 246 steps towards the top of the 220 ft tower and enter the Hall of Heroes, a later addition to the Monument. Here you will meet some of Scotland's other great heroes from the past , Walter Scott, and James Watt, among others .

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