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Historic Stirling

Stirling Castle, Scotland and the PiP shows the Wallace Monument Best viewed large I think, thank you.

Stirling castle dates from the early 12th century, with a lot of the important buildings within the walls added between 1490 - 1600. Built high on a crag with steep cliffs on three sides It was a very important castle both strategically and historically with many batltles fought over it. During the wars of independence it changed hands eight times over a 50 year period.

When Edward I of England invaded Scotland in 1296 he found the castle empty and claimed it. After 60 years of war the English were defeated by the Scots led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The leaders of the English army retreated into the castle but were starved into surrender by the Scots

Recent history sees the castle as the home of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlands. Concerts have been held here inluding the one by Runrig in 2017.

The National Wallace Monument is a monument to Scottish hero William Wallace. Sited on Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling, it is said to be the point from which William Wallace watched the gathering of Edward I's army before the Battle of Stirling.


The link I have chosen to go with these images is by Runrig, live from Stirling Castle. Here is

'Hearts of Olden Glory'

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83 comments

Ecobird said:

Wallace Monument
17 months ago ( translate )

Boro said:

Superbe *********
17 months ago ( translate )

Paulo Moreira said:

Stunning images, especially the monument to Wallace. I really enjoyed it, Carol.
17 months ago

Armando Taborda said:

...strong, imponent, majestic...
17 months ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquables et excellentes captures agréablement présentées.
Des monuments historiques très connus .Pour ma part j'ai suivi cette magnifique histoire à travers d'un beau film très révélateur de William Wallace.
Magnifique ce superbe partage.
HWW.
17 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Magnificent pair!

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17 months ago ( translate )

jyryk58 said:

Great... :-)
This is one of the places we want to visit... ;-)
17 months ago

Schussentäler said:

A very beautiful and historic castle
17 months ago

gezginruh said:

Wow!
Superb pictures,Carol! Especially the monuments!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
17 months ago ( translate )

Edna Edenkoben said:

A wonderful photo of an impressive castle. Great PiP as well. Since I'm a fan of castles, I hope to visit there someday...
17 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting picture and note Carol.
hWW
17 months ago

Annemarie said:

amazing how the buildigs look ike the mighty rockwall
17 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a nice Wednesday.
17 months ago ( translate )

Corinne Queme said:

Impressionnant ce chateau !
17 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A fine pair of shots here Carol. When I was in Stirling overnight, I could see these from the river but never got so close.

HWW. enjoy the day. Herb
17 months ago