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The National Wallace Monument
Construction of the 67m (220ft) Wallace Monument was completed in 1869. It stands on the Abbey Craig hill and after climbing the 246 steps, the views from the top are wonderful. It overlooks the City of Stirling and surrounding countryside.
Built as a monument to Sir William Wallace who, in 1297, defeated the invading forces of Edward I of England (Longshanks) at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The movie Braveheart depicting Wallace has made this attraction even more popular, although the storyline in the film was mainly fictitious and historically only vaguely fact based.
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Wallace Monument, Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero. The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Master Mason of Scotland with a short speech given by Sir Archibald Alison. It was completed in 1869 to the designs of architect John Thomas Rochead at a cost of £18,000, the monument is a 67-metre (220 ft) sandstone tower, built in the Victorian Gothic style. The tower stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. The monument is open to the general public. Visitors climb the 246 step spiral staircase to the viewing gallery inside the monument's crown, which provides expansive views of the Ochil Hills and the Forth Valley. A number of artifacts believed to have belonged to Wallace are on display inside the monument, including the Wallace Sword, a 1.63-metre (5 ft, 4 in) long sword weighing almost three kilograms. Inside is also a Hall of Heroes, a series of busts of famous Scots, effectively a small national Hall of Fame. The heroes are Robert the Bruce, George Buchanan, John Knox, Allan Ramsay, Robert Burns, Robert Tannahill, Adam Smith, James Watt, Sir Walter Scott, William Murdoch, Sir David Brewster, Thomas Carlyle, Hugh Miller, Thomas Chalmers, David Livingstone, and W. E. Gladstone. In 2017 it was announced that Mary Slessor and Maggie Keswick Jencks will be the first heroines to be celebrated in the hall. The original Victorian statue of Wallace stands on the corner of the monument and is by the Edinburgh sculptor David Watson Stevenson. In 1996 Tom Church carved a statue of Wallace called Freedom, which was inspired by the film Braveheart. It has the face of Mel Gibson, the actor who played William Wallace in the film. Church leased the statue to Stirling Council, who in 1997 installed it in the car park of the visitor centre at the foot of the craig. The statue was deeply unpopular, being described as among the most loathed pieces of public art in Scotland and was regularly vandalised before being placed in a cage to prevent further damage. Plans to expand the visitor centre, including a new restaurant and reception, led to the unpopular statue's removal in 2008. It was returned to Church, who, after an unsuccessful attempt to sell it at auction, reportedly offered it to Donald Trump's Menie estate golf resort. However, it remained in the garden of the sculptor's home, where it was incorporated into a replica of a castle, and with additions to it that included the head of the decapitated governor of York. In April 2016, it was reported in local press that the statue might be moved to Ardrossan's old Barony Church.
Places to see in ( Stirling - UK ) National Wallace Monument
Places to see in ( Stirling - UK ) National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. National Wallace Monument commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.
National Wallace Monument was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. In addition to public subscription, National Wallace Monument was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. Completed in 1869 to the designs of architect John Thomas Rochead at a cost of £18,000, the monument is a 67-metre (220 ft) sandstone tower, built in the Victorian Gothic style.
National Wallace Monument stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. The monument is open to the general public. Visitors climb the 246 step spiral staircase to the viewing gallery inside the monument's crown, which provides expansive views of the Ochil Hills and the Forth Valley.
A number of artifacts believed to have belonged to Wallace are on display inside the National Wallace Monument , including the Wallace Sword, a 1.63-metre (5 ft, 4 in) long sword weighing almost three kilograms. Inside is also a Hall of Heroes, a series of busts of famous Scots, effectively a small national Hall of Fame.
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Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland ... Stunning Aerial View
Stunning Aerial footage of the Wallace Monument in Stirling, Scotland.
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish hero.
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National Wallace Monument Scotland
This monument and museum dedicated to Scottish hero William Wallace is housed in Abbey Craig.
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Mark's Trip to the U.K., Top of the William Wallace Monument
Mark's Trip to the U.K. We visited the William Wallace monument in Stirling, Scotland while we were on vacation in May of 2007.
William Wallace was portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie Braveheart, which is a glorified account of his story for sure... but the monument is amazing in every way. For one thing it is friggin' huge. They even sell the DVD there.
It was too windy to be comfortable in that thing, what a sight though. After we enjoyed a Scotch whisky and beer.
Wallace Monument, Stirling 4K 11th November 2017
The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. Completed in 1869 to the designs of architect John Thomas Rochead at a cost of £18,000,[3] the monument is a 67-metre (220 ft) sandstone tower, built in the Victorian Gothic style.
The tower stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. The monument is open to the general public. Visitors climb the 246 step spiral staircase to the viewing gallery inside the monument's crown, which provides expansive views of the Ochil Hills and the Forth Valley.
A number of artifacts believed to have belonged to Wallace are on display inside the monument, including the Wallace Sword, a 1.63-metre (5 ft, 4 in) long sword weighing almost three kilograms.[4] Inside is also a Hall of Heroes, a series of busts of famous Scots, effectively a small national Hall of Fame. The heroes[5] are Robert the Bruce, George Buchanan, John Knox, Allan Ramsay, Robert Burns[6], Robert Tannahill, Adam Smith, James Watt, Sir Walter Scott, William Murdoch, Sir David Brewster, Thomas Carlyle[7], Hugh Miller, Thomas Chalmers, David Livingstone, and W. E. Gladstone.[8] In 2017 it was announced that Mary Slessor and Maggie Keswick Jencks will be the first heroines to be celebrated in the hall
The True Story of Willam Wallace and Visit to Wallace Monument + Stirling Castle / Scotland
This is the true version of events surrounding William Wallace's life. He wasn't actually Braveheart, that was the nickname of Robert the Bruce.
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Restored William Wallace statue stands proudly over Stirling once again
A challenging seven-month project to remove, restore and reinstall the historic 132-year-old William Wallace statue on the National Monument in Stirling has now been completed.
After the bronze 14ft figure of the Scottish hero was carefully taken down from the world-famous landmark for the first time, it headed to England in February for 10 weeks of painstaking repairs by specialists before returning home to Stirling where experts fixed it back in position.
Stirling Council invested an estimated £260,000 in the essential repairs which have brought the iconic statue back into peak condition for the Monument’s 150th anniversary celebrations in September.
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May 2018 - The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero.
The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Master Mason of Scotland with a short speech given by Sir Archibald Alison.
It was completed in 1869 to the designs of architect John Thomas Rochead at a cost of £18,000, the monument is a 67-metre (220 ft) sandstone tower, built in the Victorian Gothic style.
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Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys; died 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians.
Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.
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The National Wallace Monument Stirling Scotland
A brief tour of the National Wallace Monument near Stirling in Scotland.
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THE NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT - Stirling, Scotland
What a climb this was. But worth it. The views are spectacular. Come for a climb, we do all the work.
A bit of information: The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates the Scottish patriot and martyr who triumphed over King Edward's army at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. The setting of the monument in Stirling is where Wallace won his greatest victory.
The tower was constructed following a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Grand Master Mason of Scotland . It was completed in 1869 to the designs of architect John Thomas Rochead. The monument is a 67-metre (220 ft) sandstone tower, built in the Victorian Gothic style.
The tower stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. Visitors climb the 246 step spiral staircase to the viewing gallery inside the monument's crown. From the crown the panoramic views stretch out towards Loch Lomond, The Pentland Hills, Fife, and The Firth of Forth.
During the climb towards the crown of the famous tower, each level tells the story of Scotland's National Hero, and shows how his part in the history of Scotland has been recognized through the generations. A number of artifacts believed to have belonged to Wallace are on display inside the monument, including the Wallace Sword, a 1.63-metre (5 ft, 4 in) long sword weighing almost three kilograms. Also the Hall of Heroes displays a series of busts of famous Scots - effectively a small national Hall of Fame.
In 1996 Tom Church carved a statue of Wallace called Freedom, which was inspired by the film Braveheart. It has the face of Mel Gibson, the actor who played William Wallace in the film.
Top 15 Tourist Attractions in Stirling - Travel Scotland, United Kingdom
Top 15 Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Stirling - Travel Scotland, United Kingdom:
Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, National Wallace Monument,The Old Town Jail, Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre, The Battle of Bannockburn Experience, Church of the Holy Rude, Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum, Argaty Red Kites, Argyll's Lodging, Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Falls of Falloch, Stirling Bridge, Cambuskenneth Abbey
Wallace Monument - from the 1st step all the way to the top (246 steps)
The arches of the tower at the end form an image of the Union Jack
The woman coming down in the beginning says stay to the left which was incorrect. It is clearly signposted to stay to the right.
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Climbing to the top of the National William Wallace Monument in Stirling.
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The Unionist View of William Wallace
Alistair McConnachie, from aForceForGood.org.uk, on the Unionist view of William Wallace as a key figure in our evolution towards ever closer UK union.
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My name's Alistair McConnachie, it's the 11 of September 2013 and we're here today in Stirling.
And it was on this day in 1297, when William Wallace fought the army of Edward 1, and won the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
What we're going to do in this video is to introduce you to the Unionist view of Wallace, which was taught in schools in the 19th and much of the 20th century.
It's a view which sees Wallace as a key figure in our evolution towards a United Kingdom.
Someone who is part of the Great British Pantheon of Heroes placed firmly within a British, not just a Scottish context.
One who embodies the Great British Spirit of Liberty.
The Wallace Monument was built by Unionists who saw Wallace as such a man.
And it was a view held by the English too.
For example, Richard Lodge, Professor of History at Glasgow University, who was from Staffordshire, said in 1894: English boys are taught both in prose and in poetry to regard Wallace and Bruce as the heroic champions of a just cause and he added and to attribute to them perhaps greater purity of motive than they can justly claim.
The Just Cause was to fight against what was regarded as an alien French and Norman Plantagenet monarchy.
The poet and dramatist Joanna Baillie said, for example, in 1851: England as well as Scotland, under Divine Providence, may owe its liberty to [Wallace]; for, had the English crown, at so early a period, acquired such an accession of power, it would probably, like the other great crowns of Europe, have established for itself a despotism which could not have been shaken.
Wallace had saved not only Scotland but also England from dictatorship.
This was Wallace not only as a champion of liberty. But also as an early British Constitutionalist.
The Unionists who built this monument also believed that Wallace was one of the key figures who had helped to secure Scotland, in its own right.
This meant that when it came time for Union, Scotland was able to enter into it, not as a conquered and subservient place, but as a nation able to stand on its own feet.
In this way, Wallace is seen as having helped to create the Scotland, which created the Union, which created the Greatest Empire on earth.
For Unionists, his Legacy can be seen as profoundly British.
Something which is reflected in the design of this Monument itself.
For example, the academic James Coleman has written:
The rock-faced rubble construction of the superstructure of the tower was intended to represent the history of Scotland and its culture, as modern construction methods drew on precedents from the past.
At the same time the 'imperial crown' forming the apex of the monument symbolised the power of the British Empire. In other words, the past supports the present; the legacy of Scottish history is crowned with the achievements of the nineteenth century, all combined into a sturdy and harmonious whole -- that whole being both the Wallace Monument and the British Empire.
Such a sentiment was explicit in the intentions of those who chose the design and were responsible for raising the funds for the monument's construction.
This view of Wallace as a Hero of the British value of Liberty, as an early British Constitutionalist and as a Founder of a Scotland which would go on to do Great Things as part of Britain, is still very relevant.
Rather than seeing Wallace as a divisive figure of separation, we can see him as how the Unionists of the past saw him, which is as a key figure in our evolution towards ever closer, ever more successful, ever more peaceful union.
REFERENCES for Quotes:
1. Richard Lodge from - Colin Kidd, The English Cult of Wallace and the Blending of Nineteenth-Century Britain, in Edward J. Cowan (ed), The Wallace Book, (Edinburgh: John Donald, 2007), 136-150 at 149.
2. Joanna Baillie from - Colin Kidd, Union and Unionisms: Political Thought in Scotland, 1500-2000, (Cambridge University Press, 2008), at 140.
3. James Coleman, Unionist-Nationalism in Stone? The National Wallace Monument and the Hazards of Commemoration in Victorian Scotland, in Edward J. Cowan (ed), op.cit., 151-168 at 164.
ADDITIONAL READING
Graeme Morton, Unionist Nationalism: Governing Urban Scotland 1830-1860, (East Linton, East Lothian: Tuckwell Press Ltd, 1999), Chapter 7.
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Old Stirling Bridge, Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle.
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Stirling Castle and William Wallace Monument - Scotland Travel Vlog Day 3
Day three of our trip to Scotland. We went to Stirling Castle and the William Wallace Monument.
See every day of our Scotland Trip (playlist):
Day 1 - Melrose Abbey & Haddington:
Day 2 - Siccar Point and Tantallon Castle:
Day 3 - Stirling Castle and William Wallace Monument:
Day 4 - Linlithgow Palace:
Day 5 - Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh:
Day 6 - England, Holy Island and Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts):
Day 7 - Edinburgh - Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Scott Monument:
Day 8 - Dunfermline Palace and St Andrews Cathedral and Castle:
Day 9 - Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Road to the Highlands:
Day 10 - The Highlands - Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns:
Day 11 - Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glencoe:
Day 12 - Rosslyn Chapel:
Day 13 - Jedburgh Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey - Scotland Borders:
Wallace Monument Abbey Craig Near Stirling Scotland
Tour Scotland cloudy day video of Wallace Monument on Abbey Craig near Stirling. The tower. which commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th century Scottish hero, stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.