Up early this morning to head off to Stirling. What a great place, full of history!
The Battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated Edward 11 on 23-24 June 1314. By 1314 the Scots laid siege to Stirling Castle. The two sides made a deal. If the English king and his army reached the castle by 24 June, then the castle would stay in English hands. If not the Scots would regain control. Robert the Bruce won this battle and to stand on the grounds where it all occurred is surreal! The history here is so amazing!
Plaque on the statue
Statue of Robert the Bruce
The camp site where Robert the Bruce set up. Key events during the first day of battle took place in view of here. Awesome information here and a great set up!
William Wallace Monument.
This sits high on a hill overlooking Stirling. He is revered as a great hero here. His story is amazing!
Doune Castle where Overlander, Monty Python and the Holt Grail and Game of Thrones were all filmed. It was cold and raining but still a great place to see! Weather today has been between 6 and 10! Bloody freezing!
Cowane Hospital behind Church of the Holy Rude
Me with the shield we designed at William Wallace Monuent! You climb up 256 stairs to top.
Robert the Bruce in Royal Chamber in the monument
Another street in Old Town
Graveyard behind Church of The Holy Rude
Me on top of William Wallace Monument, it was blowing an absolute gale! Really felt like you were going to be blown off! Scary as all hell!
Inside Church of The Holy Rude
More of the graveyard behind The Holy Rude
View from top of William Wallace Monument
William Wallace stained glass
Stirling bridge where the battle took place in 1297 between William Wallace and the English - again the Scots were victorious! Back then it was an old wooden bridge which collapsed. This one was built in 15th century
Information about the christening of Mary Queen of Scots son James who was christened in the Church of The Holy Rude
Statue of Robert the Bruce in front of Stirling Castle
Information about one of the graves
Gary at Mars Wark - house of the Earl of Mar, the keeper of Stirling Castle.
William Wallace’s sword - allegedly!
The courtyard at Doune Castle
Stained glass window in Church of The Holy Rude
Cambuskenneth Abbey founded by King David 1 about 1140.
On top of William Wallace Monument- frigging freezing
Graveyard behind the Church
Side view of the Church of the Holy Rude
Saw the Kelpies on way home. They are a pair of monumental steel horse heads between Falkirk and Grangemouth. They form the eastern gateway of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Each head is 30 metres high!
Overall a long and tiring day but just wonderful! Photos all mixed up but they fell where they may and bit too tired tonight to sort them better! This was keeps you guessing! This area is just wonderful.
, love the history!
Gary with design at William Wallace
Looks amazing Trish. You sure are filling your days and no doubt enjoying the warmth of your bed and a mulled wine of a night. Keep warm xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place but do look forward to getting home to bed! Getting old! 😜
DeleteYou're right, it looks bloody cold!! Keeping busy seems to be the only way to keep warm, good to see you are embracing that strategy!! Fabulous photos of an amazing history.
ReplyDeleteWe both had thermals, jumpers, jackets and rain jackets, beanies and gloves and that wind still goes right through you! Heading further north now so might need to get an ice pack! 😉🥶
DeleteOh my goodness Trish….how do you fit so much into one day?? Like you I so love the history. Mind blowing ❤️🥰 xxxx
ReplyDeleteBloody hell thought I’d been hacked! 😆
DeleteHow did I get Marty??? It’s Judy Trish. No idea who Marmie is 🤷 xxxx
ReplyDeleteIt’s actually Marmy Marty!
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