Jaime Bowling Patterson
+5
I'll be brutally honest: I went in not expecting much. I am not a stranger to battlefields and though I do love history, we all know that battlefields can be a bit boring.
Not this one! Like Culloden, they offer both the English and Scottish viewpoints (which I love). They share this via 2 historical 3D figures, before moving you into a room with a 360° 3D video about the preparations of, and the events leading up to, the battle itself. Once you're done there, you go into a room with an interactive map. Your group is divided into English and Scottish soldiers and you are given control of a division. They then allow you to recreate the battle according to your own strategies. This gets even the most disinterested person into it! (I'd like to point out today that it was my archers that I had moved to the highest ground today that allowed for the English to win this time around!)
The guide who worked with us through the battle strategy game was excellent. He was super knowledgeable and had that biting sense of humor we all know and love Scotland for.
After that, we were able to go into a room with period costumes and dress as knights (including chainmail). The giftshop and the cafe were also very nice.
I'd definitely go back again!
I went with my husband and two boys (5 & 11), I wasn't sure my youngest would enjoy this, or even pay attention but he did. The 3d experience was brilliant and very well laid out and our guide was great at giving us the history and making us feel involved. The final battle was very thought provoking and my sons who were kings on opposite sides thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The shop and café were well stocked and reasonably priced. The area where you can try on the armour and weapons was good too and the guide was able to answer any questions we had. The monument and statue are a must see. Overall I would highly recommend this place as a great day out with very helpful and friendly staff.
Amazing place! Went here for a P5/6 trip and couldn't recommend it enough, very educational if your doing Scottish wars off independence.
Kids loved every minute of it and I'm sure we will be back. X 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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