The exhibition – or experience – features attention-grabbing films and exhibits about the 1314 battle, when Robert the Bruce and his Scottish army of just 6000 soldiers defeated an English force of thousands. The whole thing is located on the site where historians think that Robert the Bruce assembled his army, not too far from Stirling’s centre.
Each entry slot is timed, and includes a short film about the events that led up to the great battle, then an interactive battle-planning experience on a map in the battle room with other visitors. This is followed by immersive films showing re-enactments of what happened.
There’s also a guide explaining details in a room with audio-visual interpretation from medieval warriors, pages, archers and knights about events from the perspective of both sides, as well as a display of armour, weaponry and clothing. You get time to explore on your own, too. Finally, there’s a video all about the aftermath of the battle. The whole thing takes about an hour and is very informative.
