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THE FORTH VALLEY GLASGOW OR EDINBURGH
Central to Scotland’s national history, the area holds a rich and vibrant heritage boasting three centuries of Scottish monarch’s reign along with the nearby Wallace Monument that towers over the countryside in recognition of one of Scotland’s greatest heroes. This historic setting still bustles with activity today against the backdrop of the rolling countryside and the Ochil Hills.
Your tour can be completely customised to your preferences, but here is a suggested route to discover the historic landscapes of the Forth Valley.
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Bannockburn
This atmospheric spot is the site of Robert the Bruce’s famous victory in a battle between Scotland and England during the first War of Scottish Independence. With the chance to walk in the battlefield under the gaze of Robert the Bruce himself, immortalised in the statue by Pilkington Jackson and learn more information about what led to Scotland’s triumph at the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, this is a truly immersive experience.
This famous site encapsulates the history of Scottish nation during its fight for independence making a essential stop during your tour of the Forth Valley.
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Stirling Castle
The grandest of Scotland’s castles, sitting 250 feet above the plain of an extinct volcano, Stirling Castle is steeped in national history as a strategic military key to the kingdom during the 13th and 14th century Wars of Independence and as Mary Queen of Scots childhood residence. Architecturally, the castle offers an array of riches including the vast Great Hall dating from the end of the Middle Ages and the Chapel Royal built for the baptism of Prince Henry in 1594.
An architectural masterpiece and modern displays makes the castle an ideal location to learn about Scotland’s vast history and enjoy the panoramic views of scenic Scotland.
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Forth Rail Bridge
Opening in 1890, the Fourth Rail Bridge was the largest manmade and most contemporary construction of its time having been the first bridge constructed purely of steel. The 8,296ft long bridge cost £3 million to build and took a staggering seven years to construct, with engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker assisted by task force of 5000 workers over the years.
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Forth Road Bridge
Opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1964, when it was the largest suspension bridge in Europe, the Forth Road Bridge is over two and a half kilometres long. The world-famous structure was designed with slenderness and elegance in mind and demonstrates the high level of architectural and engineering talent displayed across Scotland.
These bridges are encompassed in all tours in the east coast of Scotland. You experience a full view of the two bridges as you pass over the new Queensferry Crossing which runs on the west side of the Forth Road Bridge.
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Wallace National Monument
Standing tall on the summit of Abbey Craig, the Wallace Monument tower commemorates William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero. The 220-foot sandstone tower, designed in Victorian Gothic style, was built in the 19th century in the location where William Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of England’s King Edward I, before the battle of Stirling Bridge.
The Wallace National Monument epitomises the unique history of Scotland and gives you the chance to enjoy the expansive views of the Ochil Hills and Forth Valley, an essential for visitors to Scotland.
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