Legendsatthemonument

09/04/2026

Shopping in town this weekend? Why not treat yourself to a visit to our sister café, Legends at Cowane's? We'll be serving up breakfast, light lunches, teas, coffees, soft drinks, and delicious homemade cakes. You'll find us at 49 St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED – right next to the Church of the Holy Rude. Pop in and make your weekend even better!

09/04/2026

Sunset Yoga
by Stirling Heritage Alliance
Legends Coffee House, Stirling
Sunday, May 10 from 7 pm to 8 pm. Booking Essential.

Join Jenny for an evening Yoga session beneath the iconic Wallace Monument.
The session will run from 7.15 - 8 pm, meeting outside Legends Coffeehouse at 6.45 pm.
Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket and cushion for a relaxing way to end your weekend and set you up for the week ahead.
You will be provided with headsets to listen to Jenny's guidance and relaxing music while taking in the views.
All welcome to enjoy this wonderful time out.
TICKETS £10.00. VISIT:

Join Jenny for an evening Yoga session beneath the iconic Wallace Monument.

09/12/2025

✨ Discover the Magic of a Scottish Christmas at Legends at the Monument! ✨

This festive season, find something truly special for everyone on your list…

Step into our warm and welcoming Legends Gift Shop, where the spirit of Scotland comes alive with a wonderful range of handcrafted treasures and meaningful souvenirs. From beautiful jewellery and artisan pottery to cozy clothing, there’s a story in every item.

Give the gift of legend with our exclusive William Wallace collection—including books that tell his heroic tale, alongside themed gifts that celebrate his enduring place in Scottish history. And yes, a souvenir t-shirt is always a perfect keepsake!

🎄 Your Festive Shopping List Awaits: 🎄

Fantastic Scottish-made goods to bring holiday cheer.
Unique & ethical finds like household bowls and trinkets crafted from recycled aluminium cans, supporting Fairtrade producers in Africa.
Delicious Scottish holiday treats—Clootie Dumpling, Tablet, Shortbread, and Sweets for your festive table.
Sparkling silver and pewter jewellery from talented Scottish artists.
Exclusive gifts you won’t find anywhere else—from the Braveheart Bear and Stirling Tea Lights to T-Shirts and Tea Towels.
Make your Christmas shopping a joy! Enjoy plenty of free parking, and why not drop in for festive refreshments? Treat yourself to a perfect coffee and great food in our unbeatable setting on the Abbey Craig, at the foot of the stunning National Wallace Monument.

Visit us today for Christmas gifts filled with character, history, and heart. Your journey to the perfect Scottish gift starts here!

Legends at the Monument
Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling, FK9 5LF

The perfect stop for unusual Christmas gifts, William Wallace treasures, and Scottish delights.

12/09/2025

A wonderful selection of books and gifts available to purchase in the shop.

27/08/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events at Legends! For event booking details please visit https://www.legendsatthemonument.co.uk/events/

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Tickets for September’s events will be available soon

𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐁𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝟕:𝟑𝟎–𝟗𝐩𝐦)
Learn about the resident bats in the grounds of the University of Stirling, and hopefully see some of them in action in the shadow of the National Wallace Monument!

𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤
Commemorating the Battle of Stirling Bridge on 11th September, 1297. Led by archaeologist Dr Murray Cook, this guided walk explores the key historical events and locations of the battle.

𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤 (𝟐–𝟑:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)
Join Dr Murray Cook on a guided walk exploring Stirling’s Old Cemetery, the resting place of some remarkable characters, the site of some incredible graves and recently featured in Season 2 of Good Omens!

𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢 (𝟔:𝟑𝟎–𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)
Come along at Legends at the Monument connect with nature through crafts, learn how to use tools and protect natural resources. Led by Judi and Dani qualified forest school practitioners from Stirling.

𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞’ 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐜𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐢𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐣𝐤 (𝟕–𝟗:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦)
On the 727th anniversary of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, join local artist Fiona for a guided painting session of Stirling Bridge at Legends at the Monument! Relax ahead of the weekend and bring out your creative side!

𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 (𝟕–𝟖𝐩𝐦)
Join Dr Katie Strang for an evening lecture at Legends at the Monument on the incredible geology of Stirling. Enjoy complimentary coffee/tea and biscuits while you enjoy the discussion.

Discover our many events, we have a wide variety of activities for families, groups or individuals at the base of the Monument.

08/07/2025

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-walk-lights-camera-stirling-tickets-1357110637449?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This July, join Dr Thomas A. Christie for a fascinating guided walking tour exploring the area's rich screen history.

10/05/2025

https://www.legendsatthemonument.co.uk/events/

Discover our many events, we have a wide variety of activities for families, groups or individuals at the base of the Monument.

27/03/2025

Whether you’ve just climbed up 246 steps to take in the views at the top of the Monument, or you’re looking for a place to catch up with family and friends, Legends at The Monument is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake. Shop in our gift shop next door or see what's on with our range of events for all ages, on all year round.

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Takeout

Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road National Wallace Monument, Causewayhead, Stirling FK9 5LF Scotland
FREE off-street parking, Parking Available