Equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce

The equestrian sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce mounted on a war horse in full armor, holding a battle axe aloft in a dynamic pose. Created in bronze by Pilkington Jackson, it stands at the Bannockburn Visitor Centre as a monumental tribute to the king.

The statue was created in 1964 to commemorate the 650th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, a pivotal moment in Scottish history. Its sculptors based the likeness on measurements taken from Bruce's skull, which was discovered at Dunfermline Abbey.

The statue has become a symbol of Scottish identity and independence that visitors encounter at a site central to the nation's history. Its presence shapes how people understand the connection between this place and their national story.

The statue is accessible through the grounds of the Bannockburn Visitor Centre, where you can find information about the battle and the monument. Take time to walk around the site and follow the markers to fully appreciate the location and its context.

A replica of this sculpture stands outside the University of Alberta School of the Arts in Calgary, Canada, installed in 1966. The piece was funded by Canadian lawyer Eric Harvie, spreading the image of this Scottish king across the Atlantic.

Location: Stirling

Location: St Ninians

Location: Bannockburn

Inception: 1964

Creator: Pilkington Jackson

Part of: Bannockburn, Rotunda, Memorial Cairn, Flagpole And Statue Of King Robert I

GPS coordinates: 56.09377,-3.93862

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01