📌 Causewayhead, Stirling
★★★
Out of dozens of monuments around Scotland dedicated to Sir William Wallace, the National Wallace Monument is by far the most popular, and an instantly recognisable landmark when passing Stirling on any of the main routes north or south. This 220-foot Victorian Gothic tower stands on the summit of Abbey Craig, a volcanic outcrop overlooking the site of Wallace’s famous victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Viewing the tower exterior is free, but the (fairly pricey) admission fee allows access to the interior with exhibition rooms on several levels, 246 spiral steps, and superb views from the top.
🌍 Location
📌 Off the B998 just north of A9 junction, 3 mi north of Stirling city centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 809957
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.138806,-3.917941
🚌 Hillfoots Road (B998) at monument turnoff
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily
🎫 £11.30 adult / £7.10 child
💬 From the car park it’s a 10-min walk (each way ) to the monument on a wide but very steep path – with (free) minibus shuttle alternative.
