Day Visit

Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument

From the end of the 13th century till almost the beginning of the 15th century the Anglo Norman Plantagenet kings of England,Edward 1st, Edward II and
Edward III pressed territorial claims on Scotland. This led to a number of brutal invasions of Scotland and ruthless counter attacks on the north of England, as far south as York.The relationship between Scotland and England at that time was one of almost continuous war. Find out more . Visit the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, http://www.instirling.com/sight/bannock.htm the national Wallace Monument www.nationalwallacemonument.com and Stirling Castle http://www.instirling.com/sight/castle.htm .Stirling is also an excellent shopping centre.


Schedule

Leave Halftown between 0800 and 0900 hours.
Turn right at the bottom of the drive and drive to Arrochar, then on to Tarbet.
At the Tarbet Hotel turn hard left on to the A82. Drive to Crianlarich. At Crianlarich turn right and follow signs for Perth and Stirling.