The Wallace Monument

**Mike1** · 11th February 07, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by SnakeEyes in another thread

I was hoping you would have some closer shots of the Wallace monument. I've only seen distance shots and I'm curious about it's construction. Looks like I'll have to wait for those, or go and see it myself!

Ask and ye shall receive.

Looking up at Abbey Craig and the Monument, from Ladysneuk Road

The south face of Abbey Craig

The alleged Wallace Stane, at Cambuskenneth Abbey

When William Wallace was murdered in London, Longshanks ordered the quarters of his body to be displayed in various places. It is told that Wallace's left arm and shoulder were nailed to Stirling Brig, as a grim reminder. The story holds that the monks of Cambuskenneth Abbey removed the arm and buried it within the Abbey grounds. The stane above is said to mark the spot.

If you are to stand at the wider end of the stane and look across it in the direction it seems to be pointing, this is the view. Coincidence? You decide.

Some will understand the significance of the white roses we placed at the stane.

Looking up at the Monument from the car park

The crest above the entrance to the Monument

If anyone has a source for some straight-on images of this statue, please contact me.

The entrance into the Monument

**Mike1** · 11th February 07, 05:17 AM

Atop the lookout on Abbey Craig. Yeah, so sue me for wearing jeans. Trust me, the wind would have had ANY kilt up around my ears that day.

Looking back at Cambuskenneth Abbey from Abbey Craig.

If you look just above the treeline beyond the car park, you will be able to make out the 'old' Stirling Brig, with the castle beyond.

A visit to the Monument would not be complete without an image of this icon.

Rugby pitches at Stirling Uni and if you look closely, you'll see a standing stone, right at center.

From atop the Monument, looking east along the Ochils.

Looking SE, in the general direction of the Kincardine Bridge

I told you the wind was howling! Stirling in the background.

**Fearnest** · 11th February 07, 05:24 AM

I hope it's just me and my ISP, but I can't ever seem to see any of your pictures!

**Mike1** · 11th February 07, 05:28 AM

The Monument from 'old' Stirling Brig

Another of the Monument from the Brig. Interestingly enough, this area of the River Forth is where the pilings have been discovered for the brig that figured so heavily in the battle.

The Monument from Stirling Castle

A view from one of the hills at Gartmorn Dam, looking over the village of Sauchie.

This was taken from Gartmorn Dam on a subsequent trip. The Monument is out there in the haze, just right of center.

I hope you enjoyed these images.

**cessna152towser** · 11th February 07, 06:13 AM

Super pics, Mike, thanks for posting.

**Livingston** · 11th February 07, 08:32 AM

Not sure what the problem is Mike, but, I can't see your pics either. With Ron's, I can't see on our desktop system but can on my notebook (has to be the way the firewall is setup) but I can't see your's on either system. The ones you posted on the other thread I can see fine.

**McClef** · 11th February 07, 08:36 AM

Like Fearnest, I still have the same problem!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 11th February 07, 09:02 AM

Hmm. I seem to view the pictures just fine. Great shots.

**Ruanaidh** · 11th February 07, 09:45 AM

Great piccies, Mike. Thanks for sharing.

**Oldhiker** · 11th February 07, 10:21 AM

see the pictures fine here.

I have also been to the Wallace monument. I didnt get any pictures of the interior and I am sure Mike had the same issue. It is a narrow tight oneway staircase to the top. I wanted to take pictures but I was swimming against the stream of 2 busloads of teenagers. I never get clostrophobic but I was close. I was afraid of getting my camera bumped and dropped.

It is a great site, you have a good view of Stirling castle from Wallace with the valley inbetween. Both sites are elevated.