Kingdom of Fife Scotland

Day28/Scotland 5
Travelled:84km
Stay:Elie- free beach parking, N56.1874 W2.8117
Visited:Bannockburn Battle Field (National Trust £11.50pp), Royal Burgh of Culross (National Trust £10.50pp)

We waited for our 10am prebooked time slot for the National Trust experience of The Bannockburn Battle. Yesterday when we arrived there was the annual Independence Rally taking place on the anniversary of the battle itself 705 years ago in 1324. 





The battle between two opposing kings, Robert the Bruce and Edward II, was the catalyst to Scotland gaining its independence, although it took another 14 years of fighting. 

The hour long visit was a unique 3D experience and very informative. We even got to command our own troops in a mock battle.



 Mark couldn’t resist a chance to see what it felt like to don the chainmail of a knight.





 Outside on the actual battleground there were commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce. 
We then made our way to Culross, a quaint 17th century port village with white-harled houses lining steep cobbled streets. 







The village prospered with coal and salt industries under Sir George Bruce. We visited his mansion which still has original painted ceilings and a beautiful period garden (both of which have been used in the Outlander series). 






















We managed to spot a few rare Scots Dumpy hens in the garden too. 





We then made our way to Elie and decided to stay, enjoying walks along the coastal trail and on the harbour.













 Although it states no overnight camping and caravans, it appears motorhomes are tolerated. 





Kippers for dinner...