At the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, you can tour the battlegrounds, visit the impressive bronze statue of Robert the Bruce, and even participate in a 3D battle re-creation. The interactive experience (which requires its own ticket), involves a multimedia, immersive battle reenactment and a virtual battle of your own.
Day trips to the attraction often leave Edinburgh or Glasgow and include round-trip transportation and visits to other attractions like Linlithgow Palace and the Wallace Monument. You can also opt for a movie-themed tour and visit filming locations seen in Outlander, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and more.
The village of Bannockburn lies in the city of Stirling, 36 miles (58 kilometers) west of Edinburgh and 27 miles (43 kilometers) northeast of Glasgow. Stirling is easily accessible by train from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. From Stirling, the Bannockburn Visitor Center is just a short bus or taxi ride from the train station. Parking is also available at the center.
The Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre is open daily from morning to late afternoon. It closes shortly before Christmas, is shut for all of January, and then reopens in early February. Tickets for the 3D Battle Experience must be purchased ahead of time in pre-booked time slots. The battlegrounds are open daily year-round.
After Bannockburn, a visit to the nearby National Wallace Monument is a must. This stunning tower monument is situated on the top of Abbey Craig and overlooks the site of one of William Wallace’s most important battles, the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The monument tells the story of William Wallace and why he is one of the greatest heroes in Scottish history.
