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

October
10
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
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October
11
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
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October
14
Scotland’s National Hero
Watch history come to life during an actor performance of ‘Scotland’s National Hero’.
Learn more
"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

6th October 2026
Forth Valley Sensory Centre celebrate 20 years
The National Wallace Monument will be illuminated in purple and blue (cyan) on Wednesday 8 October to mark the 20th anniversary of Forth Valley Sensory Centre.
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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