William Wallace Monument, Stirling.

December 8, 2024.

Stirling’s famous landmark stands above the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge and tells the story of the patriot and martyr who became Scotland’s National Hero.

The National Wallace Monument is a 67 m tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero.

The sandstone tower, which is 67-metre (220-foot) tall, took eight years to build. It was completed in 1869 and cost £18,000[3] (about £1.8million in 2024).

Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower. Today I decided not to take on the heart thumping 246 steps.

You can take the man out of Scotland…but you can’t take the Scotland out of the man. Just saying!!

Cup of tea and slice of cake in the Cafe to celebrate another wonderful road trip.