Edinburgh (New Haven Harbour), Scotland

Braveheart Country: Stirling Castle & Bannockburn Heritage Centre

Scottish Royal Family and the Stunning Stirling Castle Explore Stirling Castle, a beautifully furnished 15th-century residence, with a guide or on your own. Home of the Stuart kings and birthplace of James II, Stirling Castle has controlled one of the main routes between the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands for centuries from its spectacular setting high on a volcanic rock above the Forth River, earning its title “Key to the Kingdom.” Uncover its long and bloody past and its place in Scottish history. Learn about the Scottish kings and queens who have been baptized, been crowned or died here. Explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Rejoin your motor coach and travel the short distance to the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, near the site of the 1314 battle in which the Scots under King of the Scots Robert the Bruce defeated the English army of King Edward II during the First War of Scottish Independence. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.