THE National Wallace Monument has welcomed the first batch of honey produced by bees on the Abbey Craig, the hill upon which it stands, following a successful re-opening.
The Monument’s own beehives have produced a distinctive and delicious blend of Scottish honey from pollen and nectar gathered among the rich flora covering the Abbey Craig woodlands. The honey has been extracted from the hives by The Ochil Honey Company and it is available to buy from the National Wallace Monument website and Gift Shop.
Upon re-opening on September 1st, the Monument has seen an enthusiastic and supportive response from visitors, with 100% of available admission places taken up on the day of re-opening. A high proportion of reservations are being made by travellers from England and Wales who are choosing to visit Stirling as part of a holiday in Scotland.
The Monument has also earned a 2020 ‘Travellers’ Choice’ award from TripAdvisor, presented to attractions that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and which are ranked within the top 10% of properties listed on TripAdvisor.
Ken Thomson, Marketing Manager at Stirling District Tourism, who operate the Monument, said:
“Our team have worked so hard to prepare for the re-opening and are delighted to welcome visitors back to the Monument. Visitor feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and the revised operating arrangements have been successful in enabling us to comply with Scottish Government guidelines, maintain social distancing and ensure that visiting the Monument is a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
“Interest levels remain high and the demand for visiting the Monument is strong – we look forward to welcoming more visitors in the coming months.”
The National Wallace Monument is certified with the ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme, confirming that the site is adhering to government and public health guidance. It is open from 10am – 5pm every day and reservations must be made in advance. Bookings can be made for groups of up to six people.
Reservations for visiting the Monument can now be made online through to the end of October. Visitors can make a booking online at https://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/.
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