William Wallace Statue
William Wallace Statue
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emaness_crowe
Aberdeen, UK110 contributions
Sept 2022
Wallace was entitled the Guardian of Scotland and the statue gives the impression of precisely that. A stoical patient keeper of his (and my) Country.
Whilst other statues like the brilliant one in Aberdeen is much more dynamic the beauty of this one is that of patience and permanence. The stonework is weathered and worn in places which enhances its beauty. It is relatively easy to get to for able bodied people but not so for others. Perhaps in time a more suitable path will be formed but it takes time and money. There is no entrance fee to this sculpture.
Great views towards rather Eildons and beyond. I love it.
Whilst other statues like the brilliant one in Aberdeen is much more dynamic the beauty of this one is that of patience and permanence. The stonework is weathered and worn in places which enhances its beauty. It is relatively easy to get to for able bodied people but not so for others. Perhaps in time a more suitable path will be formed but it takes time and money. There is no entrance fee to this sculpture.
Great views towards rather Eildons and beyond. I love it.
Written 15 September 2022
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Niall C
Harwich, UK36 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The statue is at Bemersyde. We found it following brown road signs. There's a small free car park off the road and access to the statue is free of charge. The statue is a 5 minute woodland walk away. It is imposing and quite magnificent. Wallace gazes imperiously across a Scottish landscape. Well worth the visit.
Written 26 September 2023
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
May 2022
Huge statue of William Wallace erected by David Erskine in the 19th century, with a great view over the Tweed. The red stone statue is very impressive. The views are superb with sweeping panoramic landscape. A short walk through woods from the free car park. Well worth the walk.
Written 10 December 2022
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NGPAT
Inverness, UK169 contributions
Nov 2021
Good parking, great short walk in to the statue, and Sir William has a great view over to the Eildon Hills which you can enjoy too. It's a bit unexpected to find such a large statue in the middle of nowhere, but if you are visiting Scott's view nearby, drive the 5 or 10 minutes to see this monument too. It's free!
Written 1 December 2021
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a.suthers
scotland, uk388 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We saw this on route during a longer walk. Large statue, in a fabulous spot overlooking, or guarding, the valley below. Imposing historical statue. Worth short walk up to see it.
Written 3 September 2020
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Ayrshire, UK9,214 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This statue overlooks the village of St Boswells, on the road upto scotts view. There is a small carpark which holds 6 cars and a small info board.
You have to walk for about 5 minutes through some woodland to get to the statue, but it is a magnificent view and well worth it.
He will be forever looking over this town!
You have to walk for about 5 minutes through some woodland to get to the statue, but it is a magnificent view and well worth it.
He will be forever looking over this town!
Written 22 March 2024
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Jen4074
Brisbane, Australia26 contributions
Aug 2019
This is quite an amazing Statue. A small and discreet treed lined laneway leads off to somewhere quite inconspicuous and half a kilometre down the lane a huge statue of William Wallace presents itself!
This statue was re- discovered quite recently during local clearing activity, can you believe that something 40 feet (at least) high could hide????
William Wallace (aka Braveheart) now looks out over the majestic Scottish countryside! Worth the excursion to find him!
This statue was re- discovered quite recently during local clearing activity, can you believe that something 40 feet (at least) high could hide????
William Wallace (aka Braveheart) now looks out over the majestic Scottish countryside! Worth the excursion to find him!
Written 16 September 2019
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ThorMPetersen
Trondheim, Norway39 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
The statue has a great view of the border country. After just a short walk from the parking space you will find the statue overlooking what seems like all of Scotland. Also nice place to go alone to gather thoughts.
Written 28 April 2018
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Jekr62
Cape Town, South Africa100 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This can be a lovely country walk of about 2,5km up the hill from the Dryburgh Abbey on the country road to the Wallace statue. One can also drive up and park your car there in the parking space and walk another 500m to the statue. It is built on top of the hill overlooking the River Tweed below and the three Eildon hills in the distance. Magnificent views and very peaceful to walk amongst the trees. There are places along the path to rest and have a snack (which you have to bring along). A beautiful footpath goes downhill amongst the woodlands. This will not be able for people with mobility problems. When I was there 2 weeks ago the snowdrops were all over and the mist hanging in the valley. Such a wonderful experience!
Written 3 March 2018
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Hugenot
UK437 contributions
Sept 2020
There's a small, free car park and then it's a short walk through woodland to the statue. Great view over the valley and, if you turn left, you can walk down to the road near the Dryburgh Abbey hotel. Impressive statue.
Written 21 September 2020
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Why are the trees not cut back to reveal what was once a fantastic view from the statue?
Written 27 September 2019
You can peep between trees to see the view. The statue was discovered in an old pine tree plantation. As clearing happens, historical sites are being rediscovered. I guess the trees in front of statue have not been / may not be required for milling anymore as the farming land around is already cleared.
Written 9 December 2019
Yes. Dogs are allowed. The statue is in the middle of the countryside and can be reached from good paths from the River Tweed or a path from a nearby side road.
Keep your dog on a lead when walking where there are sheep or livestock
Written 26 February 2018
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