FOLLOWING the success of the Bruce 750 Festival in Dunfermline at the start of the month, the city will host more events to mark the anniversary of the birth of the warrior king.  

There will be living history performances at Dunfermline Abbey as heritage sites across the country host a range of activities to learn more about a "true Scottish hero" and his legacy.  

July 11 marks the 750th anniversary of the birth of the Bruce and Historic Environment Scotland want to give visitors the chance to walk in the shoes of the iconic ruler.

The Outlaw King Trail will lead participants to sites connected to him, including Dunfermline Abbey where the king was laid to rest in 1329, and the Netflix film based on his life - ‘Outlaw King’.

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Some of Scotland’s greatest medieval monarchs were buried there but Bruce's heart was removed to be taken on Crusade, before being brought back and interred at Melrose Abbey.

Towards the end of his life, he contributed funds for the rebuilding of the abbey buildings in Dunfermline, which had been damaged during the Wars of Independence.

A skeleton, which at the time was thought to be Bruce's, was found during construction of the new parish church in 1818 and his name is memorialised in the parapet of the 19th century church tower.

Stephen Duncan, director of marketing and engagement at Historic Environment Scotland, said: “Robert the Bruce is a truly iconic figure from history who has connections to a number of our sites.

"We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors across the country with a range of events to explore and lots to discover about a true Scottish hero.”  

As previously reported in the Press, the Bruce 750 Festival was held in the city on June 1 and 2 to mark the anniversary of the king's birth. The two-day event had battle re-enactments, jousting, musical performances and falconry displays!

Find out more about the Bruce events at historicenvironment.scot/bruce