Daily Archive: 21/10/2022

21/10/2022

William Wallace

Born in the 1270s very little is known about his early years and there are significant periods of his life for which there are no reliable sources, he was killed on August 23, 1305, London, England), one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes and the chief inspiration for Scottish resistance to the English king Edward I. He served as guardian of the kingdom...

Famous Scots

21/10/2022

Wallace Monument

An outstanding landmark and one of Scotland’s most striking visitor attractions – commemorating the life of Sir William Wallace, Guardian of Scotland, the patriot and martyr who came to be Scotland’s National Hero. Whatever your direction of approach to Stirling you cannot fail to be impressed by the visually striking exclamation mark of the Wallace Monument. Inside the Monument you will find...

Scottish History