The centre of Bannockburn

Telford's circular roadbridge over the Bannock Burn

Bannockburn is a village immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland. It is named after the Bannock Burn, a stream running through the village before flowing into the River Forth. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2288x1712, 744 KB) The main street of Bannockburn near Stirling in Scotland File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bannockburn Wikipedia:List of images/Places/Europe/United Kingdom... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2288x1712, 744 KB) The main street of Bannockburn near Stirling in Scotland File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bannockburn Wikipedia:List of images/Places/Europe/United Kingdom... Download high resolution version (599x800, 285 KB)A stone road bridge designed by Thomas Telford, featuring an unusual circular arch design. ... Download high resolution version (599x800, 285 KB)A stone road bridge designed by Thomas Telford, featuring an unusual circular arch design. ... Broad St at the heart of Stirlings Old Town area called Top of the Town by locals on a rare snowy day Stirling Castle (Southwest aspect) The main courtyard inside Stirling Castle. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... The Bannock Burn is a stream (Burn in Scotland which rises in the Touch Hills to the south-west of Stirling, and enters the River Forth to the east of Stirling, close to the site of the Battle of Bannockburn. ... The River Forth meanders over fertile farmlands near Stirling The River Forth, 47 km (29 miles) long, is the major river draining the eastern part of the central belt of Scotland. ...

Marshy land surrounding the Bannock Burn was the site of the Battle of Bannockburn fought in 1314 - one of the pivotal battles of the 13th/14th century Wars of Independence between Scotland and England. A large monument and visitor centre is located near the site of the battle. Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II of England Strength about 9,000 17,000-20,000 Casualties unknown unknown The Battle of Bannockburn (June 23, 1314 – June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence. ... Events June 24 - Battle of Bannockburn. ... The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of campaigns launched after the English invasion of Scotland in 1296. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population...

A circular-arch stone bridge, built by engineer Thomas Telford, spans the burn downstream of the battle site. Growth of both Stirling and Bannockburn during the 19th and 20th centuries means that the two now form a contiguous conurbation, and Bannockburn was latterly incorporated into the city (then royal burgh) of Stirling. The 2001 census population for the area covered by Bannockburn Community Council [1] was 7352. A log bridge in the French Alps near Vallorcine. ... Thomas Telford (August 9, 1757 - September 2, 1834) was born in Westerkirk, Scotland. ... A Royal Burgh is a type of Scottish burgh (town or city), used today for ceremonial purposes only. ...

The area contains most necessary amenities, including a library, bank and local shops. It is served by Bannockburn Primary School, in the centre of the community, and Bannockburn High School in nearby Broomridge. Several new private housing schemes have been built in and around Bannockburn since the 1990s, increasing pressure on the already-overcrowded high school but also bringing a more middle-class population to the area.

External links

• Map sources for Bannockburn

• Stirling