The National Wallace Monument
Overview
The National Wallace Monument is a 67 m tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee.
Contact details
Abbey Craig Hillfoots Rd Stirling Scotland FK9 5LF United Kingdom
https://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
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Access guidance
- The galleries within the Monument, and The Crown at the top of the building, are accessed via a narrow spiral staircase, with a total of 246 steps. This makes access to the Abbey Craig and to the Monument itself for visitors with restricted mobility limited. There are 3 steps leading into the ground-floor entrance level of the Monument. There are 75 steps to climb from the entrance level to The Hall of Arms (first-floor), 63 steps to climb from The Hall of Arms to The Hall of Heroes (second-floor), 63 steps to climb from The Hall of Heroes to The Royal Chamber (third-floor), and 45 steps to climb from The Royal Chamber to The Crown (at the top of the Monument). The spiral staircase is narrow and can feel cramped when passing other visitors. Visitors who are unable to climb the staircase can use the facilities and watch an introductory video presentation in The Keeper's Lodge (located on the ground floor). There is one single occupancy toilet which is located at the entrance level of the Monument. There are 3 shallow steps leading into the toilet and Keeper's Lodge area, and 1 shallow step leading into the Gift Shop (on the ground floor).
- The shuttle bus can only accommodate lightweight collapsible wheelchairs and there are two steps to climb on the bus. Visitors will be required to leave their wheelchair at the Reception Desk before climbing the stairs inside the Monument.
- Assistance dogs are welcome inside the Monument. Visitors should ensure that their assistance dog is comfortable with climbing the spiral staircase and being in an enclosed space. Dog bowls (for water) are available at the Monument, and visitors can ask a member of staff for assistance if needed.
- Visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate. Proof of disability is not required. We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit the Monument and we offer free entry for accompanying carers/personal assistants.