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The legacy of William Wallace runs as a theme
throughout Scottish history. English chroniclers condemned him as
a notorious villain- guilty of murder and treason, and rightfully
executed in 1305. Yet generations of Scots have hailed him as a
hero - and as a martyr.
The National Wallace Monument overlooks the site of Wallace's greatest
victory - the defeat of the English forces at The Battle of Stirling
Bridge in 1297, and is an ideal visit for educational groups, providing
a unique insight into:
- The Wars of Independence (1286-1370)
- The Life of William Wallace
- The Battle of Stirling Bridge
- Scottish Heroes- from The Victorian Era to The Present Day
Advance reservations
are essential for educational groups visiting The Monument- to ensure
that your party can arrive at a time which will enable them to enjoy
their visit to the full.
 To make your reservation, call The National Wallace Monument on
(01786) 472140. To assist in making your reservation, please have
the following information available:
- The name and address of your school (including the post code), and contact details (telephone/fax numbers, and e-mail address)
- The name (and contact details, if different) for the teacher who is organising or leading the visit
- The preferred date and time for your visit
- The number of pupils, teachers, and accompanying adults in the group
- Details of any special needs or requirements (e.g. pupils with special physical needs, etc.)
Pack 1 - The Battle of Stirling
Bridge (1.01MB)
Pack 2 - Heraldry and Armour (1.68MB)
You can download and print copies of these packs from these links, for use with your group before or after visiting The Monument.
- to ensure that your group has a safe and enjoyable visit to The National Wallace Monument:
- You should plan for a minimum period of 1½ hours for a visit
to The Monument - allowing time to guide the group from The Car
Park to The Monument, to visit each of the levels within The Monument
itself, to spend time enjoying and interpreting the view from
The Crown, to visit The Souvenir and Gift Shop, and to return
back to The Car Park.
- If you have more than 20 pupils - then the best way of visiting
The Monument is to split the party into smaller groups of 10,
each of which can visit a different area simultaneously. For example
- one group could go directly to The Crown, and visit each level
of The Monument from the top downwards, whilst another group can
start their visit at the first level, etc. Each group should be
accompanied by at least one adult or teacher.
- Each level of The Monument is accessed by a narrow, spiral staircase,
with a total of 246 steps to The Crown. It is important to keep
to the right hand side when climbing up, and to give way to people
coming down.
- The safety of all visitors to The Monument is important - and
pupils must be supervised at all times, especially when they reach
The Crown. Items must not be thrown from the top - as they could
be a danger to people below.
- The Souvenir and Gift Shop is situated at the entrance level,
and has a wide range of items available for purchase. Pupils must
be supervised when visiting this area.
- Audio Handsets are provided for visiting The Monument. It is
recommended that teachers and adults should use these in order
to provide relevant information for pupils during their visit.
- Dedicated parking spaces are provided for coaches in The Car
Park, and toilet facilities are available within The Visitor Pavilion
in this area. These should be used for group visits, as there
is only one small toilet within The Monument.
The personnel at The Monument will do all they can to make sure that your group enjoys its time at The Monument to the full, and they will be happy to deal with any enquiries, either beforehand or during your visit.
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