Heritage Grants
Bannockburn is the site of the famous battle between the Scottish and the English which took place 700 years ago in 1314 and is a landmark in Scottish history.
The significance of the site is marked by our contribution of £4.1million and the Scottish Government’s commitment of £5m channelled through Historic Scotland. The new centre was the first tourist attraction in the world to use state-of-the-art motion capture techniques to immerse visitors in a realistic and historically accurate medieval battle in 3D.
In addition to the new visitor centre, the sensitive landscaping and conservation of the hilltop monuments provides visitors with a total interpretative experience. The visitor centre with its 3D battle simulation and the environment around the centre allows visitors to appreciate the battleground and restored commemorative monuments including a bronze cast statue of Robert the Bruce.
Our investment has provided Scotland with a site to commemorate and learn about this significant time in Scottish history and has allowed the site to establish itself as a significant international tourist destination.