Some pics from Stirling last weekend

**highlander_Daz** · 23rd August 05, 03:37 AM

I went to Stirling and the Borders last week for a couple of days and I thought Id share some pics with it being Wallace 700 and all that!!

this huge Statue is near Kelso in the borders, local "patriots" have painted his shield

this is the Wallace monument just outside Stirling

This is me with Wallaces sword now back from its trip to New york

This is me at Stirling Castle, you can see the Wallace monument in the background, Wallace stood on that Hill where the monument stands and looked down on the English army prior to the Battle of Stirling bridge, you can see the River that the bridge crossed on the far right of the pic.

sorry no Kilts I didnt want to get mistaken for a tourist!!! haha only Joking.

**Mike1** · 23rd August 05, 05:10 AM

Nice shots Daz.

Any chance you'll be in Lanark on the 11th for The Homecoming ceremonies? If so, we need to meet up.

**jfellrath** · 23rd August 05, 07:02 AM

Wonderful pics, Daz. The wife and I were in Scotland back in Feb. 2004 and Stirling made the list of places we'll head back to IMMEDIATELY once we return (hopefully not TOO long from now).

Honestly, I think my wife just wants to stand on the battlements of Stirling Castle and re-perform the taunting scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail again, but suffice to say Stirling was the highlight of our trip.

**arrogcow** · 23rd August 05, 07:22 AM

Taunting scene is Castle Doune, which is also near Sterling, but not the same as Castle Sterling.
Adam

PS, nice pics, but where's the kilt?

**Graham** · 23rd August 05, 07:34 AM

Nice piccies, they bring back fond memories of our trip there last month. I used to think the Wallace Monument was an ugly thing, but having been there, I now think it's really good.
Did you go to the top?

I wish I could have been there this month for the celebrations, the program looked good with exhibitions and music.
I think Battlefield Band were going to be there too!!

and yes, where's the kilt??

Frankly I didn't care less whether I was seen as a "tourist", I know you meant that in jest, and it is true that is how a kilted man is regarded, but heck, if the flippin scots won't wear the kilts, maybe the outsiders need to show them how it's done ;-);-)

thanks for sharing the photos

**Freelander Sporrano** · 23rd August 05, 08:18 AM

Great pictures Daz mate. I've got Stirling on my list for my next vist.

Can you tell me a little about the sword in the case. Isn't it a victorian relic ?
Sorry if I'm farting in chuch here. It's just I have an interest in these things.

**highlander_Daz** · 23rd August 05, 08:31 AM

haha sorry about the lack of kilts guys !

I hope to get down to Lanark Mike Ill pm you if i am and we can have a drink!!

The sword is reputed to be Wallaces actual sword, it was stored where he was captured and the King James had it rehilted, there is strong evidience it was wallaces sword but I dont think anyone can say 100%,
the curater said it had been stolen from the monument on 2 occasions and it was hidden up a chimney at one stage. Rest assured in wearing my Kilt for Wallace today!!!

I only saw 2 people in Kilts in Stirling and one was a piper busking in the street and the other was a tour guide!!