Bannockburn Wood

This area, once a rich forest, has been divided by roads, buildings and other examples of modern life into several smaller wooded areas. Bannockburn belongs to Stirling, and is famous for being the site of the 1314 battle when Robert the Bruce was defeated by the English. Nowadays you can visit the forest where the battle took place, marked by a famous statue, and there is a visitor center explaining more about the history.

You can take an interesting walk through the woods, and it takes little more than 20 minutes to walk from Stirling to the site of the battle. The Hillview route is perfectly aligned with the castle, and offers really unusual and captivating views.