Stirling Castle’s elevated position on top of Castle Hill guarantees outstanding views of the river and surrounding countryside,
and also the Wallace Monument, which stands on a hilltop overlooking the town. The monument commemorates the life of William Wallace, famously played by Mel Gibson in the movie, Braveheart.
Wallace is one of Scotland’s national heroes, leading the resistance movement against the English. He came to a grisly end when executed in London after being accused and convicted of treason in 1305.
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I can vaguely remember Stirring Castle from a family holiday, it was many years ago. In fact as I think back it would have been 30+ years, that’s quite scary now I think about it. Anyway I digress, I remember seeing the castle so your pictures jogged a very happy memory and for that I thank you xx Great pictures and write up by the way xx
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Thanks, Yvonne 🙂 Glad the pictures brought back happy memories for you xx
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Beautiful! I would love to see this in person!
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What a gorgeous setting for a castle! Interesting history, too!
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Very strategic too! Yes, the history is amazing.
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Beautiful images Cathy, it is a wonderful part of the country and the walk up to the Wallace Monument is lovely too :o) xxx
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Thank you, Xenia 😊 We didn’t get chance this visit but it’s still on the to do list 😉 xxx
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☺💖🙋♀️ xxx
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Beautiful photos Cathy, and it was one place we didn’t stop and take more of it in, I think it was raining 🙂
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Raining! In Scotland! 😂 This was actually one of the few better days we had, which was lucky because there was a lot of walking.
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Gorgeous setting, almost looks like out of a fantasy.
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Nice photos Cathy! I hope i can visit there soon…
Thina🌸
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Thank you 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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