Bannockburn battle to rage again

Organisers expect about 15,000 people to attend the event

Scotland's greatest win over England is to be re-enacted and watched by up to 15,000 people on Saturday.

The National Trust for Scotland is staging a reconstruction of the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn in Stirling.

The Scots, under Robert the Bruce, routed the English led by Edward II in a victory which has been celebrated and marked down the centuries.

Trust spokeswoman Carly Lamberty joked that despite being outnumbered, Scotland was "guaranteed" a win.

Five hundred mounted men, 2,500 spearmen and 5,000 foot-soldiers defeated the English and their army of about 30,000.

This is a guaranteed victory for Scotland Carly Lamberty National Trust for Scotland

The trust held a similar event last year which attracted 12,000 people and organisers are confident of eclipsing that figure this year.

Ms Lamberty said there would be weapon demonstrations, horseback displays, archery, falconry, children's entertainment, an authentic ale tent, a pipe band and the famous battle.

Pressed on whether there was any chance of an upset on Saturday, she said: "No way, this is a guaranteed victory for Scotland."

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity which protects and promotes the country's natural and cultural heritage.

It raises funds through donations, legacies, grants and membership subscriptions.

Tickets are available from the Bannockburn Heritage Centre or by telephone on 0871 221 9100.