A story of passion.
Told with pride.

Stirling’s famous landmark stands above the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge and tells the story of the patriot and martyr who became Scotland’s National Hero.

Events at the Monument

September
16
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
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September
19
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
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September
20
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
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"No visit to Scotland is complete without a trip to The National
Wallace Monument. I was surprised by how much was inside
the Monument to see and explore…"
Trey C – Alberta, Canada

News & Updates

7th September 2026
Organ and Tissue Donation Week
The National Wallace Monument will be lit up pink on Monday 21 September to show support for Organ & Tissue Donation Week, which runs from 21–27 September 2026.
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Directions to the Monument…

The Monument is located just outside Stirling – and is signposted from the City Centre and from the A91.

Stirling is easily accessible by rail, with regular services from Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Frequent bus services to the Monument operate from Goosecroft Road (opposite Stirling Railway Station). Services 52 and UL (operated by First) stop outside the Monument.

Monument Location