Castles · Scottish Highlands
Statue of Robert the Bruce
Statue of Robert the Bruce in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Statue of Robert the Bruce is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of Robert the Bruce on the esplanade at Stirling Castle, Stirling, is an 1876 work sculpted by Andrew Currie and designed by illustrator George Cruikshank. As of 2020, the statue is featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The stone sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce in chain mail with his hand on the pommel of his sword. To the back side is his shield and axe. The figure faces south, towards the location of the Battle of Bannockburn. The statue is a C listed building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.1232, -3.9460
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 1EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Established
- 1876
- Official site
- stirlinggin.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56646417 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Statue of Robert the Bruce, Stirling Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Robert the Bruce?
- Statue of Robert the Bruce is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 1EH).
- When was Statue of Robert the Bruce built?
- Built or established in 1876.
- Who owns Statue of Robert the Bruce?
- Statue of Robert the Bruce is owned by | accession =.
- Does Statue of Robert the Bruce charge admission?
- Statue of Robert the Bruce typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Statue of Robert the Bruce?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 1EH. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.