Date :
07/02/2014
Scotland prepares to host three world-class events this June over one weekend in Stirling commemorating the 700 years since the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) and 100 years since the start of the First World War (1914).
From Friday 27 – Monday 30 June, the spotlight will be on Stirling and its surrounding area as it hosts a spectacular weekend of events including Pipefest (27 June), the Armed Forces Day National Event (28 June), Bannockburn Live (28-29 June) and an exclusive, private programme of activity to engage with clans and their families (30 June), all supported by Homecoming Scotland 2014.
The Bannockburn Live extravaganza will now take place over two days, with extended hours from 10am – 7pm each day (previously 10am-5pm). This change allows for significantly more event activity to take place than originally planned, and ensures operational coordination with Armed Forces Day on the Saturday. Ticket prices will remain the same, offering more value for money, and children under 5 years will now be allowed free into the event.
Commemorating 700 years since one of the most famous battles in Scottish history, VisitScotland, working with Unique Events, The National Trust for Scotland and partners, has unveiled details of Bannockburn Live which includes:
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A large scale battlefield involving over 300 re-enactors who will recreate the three extraordinary battle re-enactments a day
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Encampments that evoke the preparations for battle in medieval times
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Clan and Family Village - with 40 clans from Scotland, the UK and overseas who will tell their own stories.
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Food & Drink Village - high quality, seasonal and local artisan food and drink will be available to sample and buy.
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‘Storyville’ - where Scotland’s story will be told through music, song and spoken word with many activities for children.
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The Main Stage featuring folk and contemporary music throughout the day.
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Craft stalls and demonstrations, many of which are of a historical and medieval nature.
Visitors are encouraged to explore all three of the events over Stirling’s Big Homecoming Weekend as Bannockburn Live will now run for an extra two hours each day, allowing people to easily get involved with all the activity happening over the weekend.
For more information visit www.bannockburnlive.com