Sometimes you just can't get your mind around how something is built that is so massive and in the 1800s. This monument is one of them. The grandeur can only be experienced by climbing the narrow spiral staircases to three tall showrooms (two of which contain the swords of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce), and then to the top outside "crown" 200+ feet on top of a high peak. If you don't like heights, don't bother. But it is a stunning and extremely well put together attraction. We managed it in under an hour because we were in a rush to get to Doune Castle on time. If you have the stamina, do all the flights of stairs to the top.

Amazing views fabulous exhibits, the kids especially enjoyed making their own shields and it coming to life. Only downside is it is very narrow staircase and two way even though clearly marked to stay on the right more than one visitor decided having the kids attempt to walk down on the left on the narrow side of the staircase would be the wiser option. Great little sculpture trail on the walk up to the monument