Filming
The National Wallace Monument, built to commemorate Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, stands out as one of the most distinctive landmarks on the Stirling skyline.
The Victorian building – designed by J. T. Rochead – incorporates distinctive elements of ancient Scottish architecture, with an overall Scottish Baronial appearance. It stands tall and proud on the Abbey Craig, outside the city, and it overlooks the scene of Scotland’s victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The location, history, and visibility of the Monument make it an awe-inspiring location suitable for television, film and photography.
Guidance and Applying
- You must apply for permission to film at the Monument in advance. Please complete the Filming Request Form and a member of the Monument team will be in touch to discuss your filming plans.
- The Monument is open to the public every day as a visitor attraction. Any filming that is scheduled to take place during its Opening Times must be aware of paying visitors inside the tower.
- There is surround sound playing inside each of the three exhibition galleries which cannot be turned off when the tower is open to the public.
- Each level of the Monument is accessed by a narrow spiral staircase with 246 steps to the top, and this must be kept in mind when transporting filming equipment throughout the tower.
- The entrance to the main Car Park for the Monument is on Hillfoots Road. From that point a shuttle bus service is provided to transfer visitors to the Monument. No other vehicle access is permitted on this roadway while the shuttle bus is in operation. There is also a pathway from the Car Park to the Monument which takes around 15 minutes to reach the tower. The route is steep and uneven in some areas. Temporary parking on the hill can be arranged on request.
Drone Filming
We welcome the opportunity for the Monument to be captured with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drone, however as they become more popular and more widely used, we also have a duty of care to protect the building and ensure the safety of visitors and staff. For this reason anyone who wishes to operate a drone at The National Wallace Monument must obtain prior consent.
Policy Information
An application that meets the following requirements must be sent to [email protected] in advance of filming. Once submitted, a member of the Monument team will be in touch to discuss your filming plans.
- Drone operation can only be completed outside of the Monument’s daily Opening Times. CAA regulations state that drones should not be flown above or near people. As the Monument has staff working on-site, visitors present and open access on The Crown, un-authorised drone flying potentially puts our people at risk.
- You will be required to complete and return a Filming Indemnity Form prior to filming.
- UAS filming/activity must be carried out by a pilot accredited by the UK CAA.
- The pilot must supply their Flyer and Operator ID registration certificate issued by the CAA.
- You must hold current Public Liability Insurance and a copy of relevant documents must be submitted.
