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Wallace Monument

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19th century monument to William Wallace. Wallace rallied Scottish forces to fight the English in 1297, was knighted by Robert the Bruce, and proclaimed Guardian of Scotland in 1298. Edward I defeated him the same year. After going into hiding, he was betrayed, tried and hanged for treason. There are panoramic views from the top if you can manage the 242 stairs. AV presentation on Wallace and displays on Scottish heroes.
Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Causewayhead , Stirling, Central Scotland, Scotland, FK9 5LF

About Wallace Monument
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: 2 m (3 km) N Stirling, off A91
Website: Wallace Monument
Email: info@nationalwallacemonument.com
Phone: 01786 472 140
Fax: 01786 461 322
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 73 miles away Norham - 74.5 miles away Etal - 78.3 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 78.5 miles away Tweedmouth - 79.1 miles away Ford - 79.4 miles away Spittal - 79.7 miles away Wooler - 84.9 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Thorntree Barn - 12.3 miles from Wallace Monument Stirling, Central Scotland Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £275

The Longhouse - 15.7 miles from Wallace Monument Crook of Devon, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

Ballat Smithy Cottage - 18 miles from Wallace Monument Balfron Station, Central Scotland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

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The Queen's Hotel - 0.7 miles from Wallace Monument Stirling, Central Scotland Stay from: £100.00

The Royal Hotel & Lodge - 1.4 miles from Wallace Monument Bridge of Allan, Central Scotland Stay from: £45.00

Paramount Stirling Highland Hotel - 1.6 miles from Wallace Monument Stirling, Central Scotland Stay from: £97.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ashbank Guest House - 12.7 miles from Wallace Monument Falkirk, Central Scotland From: £50.00

Abbotsford Lodge - 12.8 miles from Wallace Monument Callander, Central Scotland From: £59.00

Abbotsford Lodge - 12.9 miles from Wallace Monument Callander, Central Scotland From: £110.00

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