In 1996 Tom Church carved a statue of Wallace called "Freedom", which was inspired by the film Braveheart. [13] It has the face of Mel Gibson, the actor who played William Wallace in the film. Church leased the statue to Stirling Council, who in 1997 installed it in the car park of the visitor centre at the foot of the craig. [13]

Oct 26, 2022 · The William Wallace Statue was commissioned by the 11th Earl of Buchan to represent the man affectionately known as "Braveheart." Wallace was considered one of Scotland's great heroes....

In 1997, a 12-foot (3.7 m), 13-tonne (13-long-ton; 14-short-ton) sandstone statue depicting Mel Gibson as William Wallace in Braveheart was placed in the car park of the Wallace Monument near Stirling, Scotland. The statue, which was the work of Tom Church, a monumental mason from Brechin, [55] included the word 'Braveheart' on Wallace's shield ...

Sir William Wallace (the statue on the right), depicted in the movie Braveheart, was among the first Scottish leaders to revolt against King Edward I of England. After winning the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, he was knighted and named a Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland.

The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most distinctive landmarks. The stunning 220ft tower honours the famous Scottish warrior – Sir William Wallace. It took eight years to build, and was funded entirely by contributions from the public totalling more than £15,000.

Sep 6, 2011 · Inspired by the film Braveheart, Brechin stone mason Tom Church talks revealingly about his statue of one of Scotland's national heroes, William Wallace. The statue, in the guise of...

Sep 1, 2024 · The National Wallace Monument was built between 1861 and 1869. It was erected to commemorate Sir William Wallace, the iconic Scottish warrior most commonly known as Braveheart (yep, that’s the guy who Mel Gibson played in that famous Scottish movie*). Sir William Wallace played a significant role in the First War of Scottish Independence ...

Apr 30, 2023 · A statue of William Wallace, sculpted by David Watson Stevenson, is prominently featured on the monument's exterior. The monument's Hall of Heroes houses busts of other significant figures in Scottish history, such as Robert the Bruce and Sir Walter Scott.

On a hill overlooking the River Tweed near Melrose is a striking statue of William Wallace (perhaps equally well known to modern readers as 'Braveheart'). The statue, erected in 1814, is just a few hundred yards from the ruins of historic Dryburgh Abbey and a very short distance from Scott's View , a popular viewpoint named for its links to ...

Jan 12, 2018 · Sir William Wallace (the statue on the right), famously depicted in the movie Braveheart, was among the first Scottish leaders to revolt against King Edward I of England. After winning the...