Bannockburn

Bannockburn is a village in central Scotland, in the Stirling council area. It lies to the west of the city of Stirling, on the outskirts of the River Forth valley. The area is best known for the nearby Battle of Bannockburn site, where on 23–24 June 1314 forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English army commanded by King Edward II during the First War of Scottish Independence. The battle is regarded as a turning point in Scotland's medieval history and contributed to the establishment of Scottish sovereignty.

The battlefield is designated as a national monument and is administered by Historic Environment Scotland. Adjacent to the site is the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre, which provides interpretive exhibits on the campaign, the troops, and the wider historical context.

Today Bannockburn is a residential village with local services and facilities serving both residents and visitors. The surrounding rural landscape includes farmland and walking routes that connect to the battlefield. The site attracts visitors coming from Stirling and other parts of Scotland and is an element of the region's tourism economy.

Bannockburn lies within the Stirling council area; road access is via local routes in and around Stirling, and the nearest railway link is through Stirling. The name Bannockburn is commonly understood to derive from a river burn in the area, and the locality continues to be associated with the historic battle in cultural memory.