Wallace Monument in central Scotland: a commemoration of 'Braveheart'.
Wallace Monument, Abbey Craig, Stirling, Scotland This evening, I am posting information on the Wallace Monument in Stirling, central Scotland. The monument was erected in 1869 to commemorate Sir William Wallace ( 1272-1305), a minor Scottish aristocrat, who rose to become a leader of the Scottish resistance against English aggression and won an important battle (against the English) at Stirling Bridge in 1297. However, Wallace was subsequently betrayed by his own side, taken to London and executed in 1305. The site of the 1297 battle can be viewed from the Monument. The Hollywood film Braveheart ( 1995) popularised Wallace and resulted in a massive uplift in visitor numbers to the Monument resulting in construction of a new visitor centre at the site. Other facts and information concerning the Wallace Monument:- Reaches a height of 67 metres (220 feet). Subject to prevailing weather conditions, visitors can climb the 246 internal steps to the top an...