Wallace Monument

Wallace Monument
Originally uploaded by MichaelDuquetteFowler

(Our trip to Iceland & Scotland circa 2001)
Sitting on the summit of Abbey Craig near Stirling, Scotland, this monument commemorates Sir William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish hero. If you feel energetic you can 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. On the day we were there the wind was blowing VERY strongly which truncated our stay at the top.


Also in the picture is a the statue dedicated to the movie Braveheart. The statue is popular with tourist but not with the locals.