The Kelpies near Falkirk

A bright sunny day

The weather was kind to us as we set off to visit the Wallace Monument near Stirling. It was built to commemorate William Wallace who led the Scots to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, 13 years before the Battle of BannockBurn.

Unfortunately, he was defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. Wallace later engaged in guerrilla activities against England. He was relentlessly pursued by English forces, who finally captured him near Glasgow in 1305. Wallace was taken to London and executed for treason on August 23, 1305.

Unfortunately, there are far too many steps for me to climb to get to the top of the Monument but there is a viewing platform at the bottom. Even that is very high but thankfully a Minibus takes you up the steep hill.

We then moved on to visit the Kelpies in Falkirk. We have been there a few times but it was good to just spend time there again. You perhaps you can see why from the photo.

We then rounded the day off by visiting friends in Falkirk, who we have known for 40 years, ever since I was Pastor in Falkirk Baptist Church. We had a great afternoon and evening catching up on all our news of family and the church.

If you would like to see photos of the Monument and one of my wife feeding one of the giant horses, have a look at my Google Album here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/GfXdweMoFDBaG6mb8