Panorama showing the view from the front of the National Wallace Monument at the top of Abbey Craig near Stirling. The picture was taken late in the afternoon and shows much of Stirling and countryside to the northwest.

View from National Wallace Monument - Stirling visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'View from National Wallace Monument' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Stirlingshire.

The National Wallace Monument stands on the top of Abbey Craig a little north of Stirling in Scotland. Often simply called the 'Wallace Monument', it is one of the most popular tourist attractions around Stirling. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th century Scottish hero most well known for leading the 1297 Battle of Stirling Bridge along with Andrew Moray, when the Scots routed the English army. Stirling was a very strategic town, defended by Stirling Castle it was for many centuries the lowest crossing point on the River Forth, and Stirling Old Harbour was at one time one of the most important ports in Scotland.

The National Wallace Monument took 8 years to build, finished in 1869. The result was a 220 foot high tower that dominates the surrounding area for miles around. Within the entrance is a display about William Wallace. Visitors then ascend up 246 steps to 'The Crown' at the top of the monument from which there are unparalleled panoramic views of the region.

On the way up the tower are three levels. Level 1 contains an exhibition about the Battle of Stirling Bridge, narrated by the 3D 'William Wallace Talking Head', and the Wallace Sword. This massive broadsword is said to be 700 years old and about 5'4" long. Level 2 contains the Hall of Heroes lined with marble statues of notable Scotsmen. On level 3 is a Diorama showing the geography around the monument, with some of the important battlefields and surrounding landmarks.

This Diorama comes to life at The Crown. To the south lies Stirling itself below Castle Hill. To the west lie the Trossachs and . To the north is Dumyat , the closest of the Ochil Hills that is the most common backdrop to pictures of the Wallace Monument. Finally, to the east are views along the Forth Valley.

The National Wallace Monument
Abbey Craig
Hillfoots Road
Causewayhead
Stirling
FK9 5LF
Tel: 01786 472140
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Bus: Causewayhead, Hillfoots Road from Stirling Bus Station.
Car: The National Wallace Monument is 2 miles from . Follow the A9 to Causewayhead and then B998 (Hill Foots Road) to the Monument.

A free bus runs from the visitors centre at the base of Abbey Craig to the National Wallace Monument. The walk up the hill will take about 20 minutes. Entrance to the monument is ticketed.