Battle of Bannockburn

Before seeing the Falkirk Wheel, we headed over to the new visitor center located in the vacinity of the Battle of Bannockburn. The Battle of Bannockburn was a battle for Scottish Independence from England. Stirling Castle which was occupied by the English, was seized by Robert the Bruce in 1314, who had seized the Scottish throne in 1306. Once again, battles/ wars for freedom from England ensued. Historians are not sure exactly where the Battle of Bannockburn took place, but many feel that where the new visitor center has been built may not be exactly correct, but is in the correct area of Scotland. With this was having begun in June of 1314, this past June was the 700th anniversary of the battle. The opening of this new visitor center was scheduled for June and many festivities were planned during that time. We were there in July, just shortly after this big celebration. There is a magnificent statue of Robert the Bruce in the center of the yard, and the location is high on a hill which allows you to look over Stirling. Here are pictures from the museum/visitor center and of the statue as well as views of the countryside surrounding this location: