William Wallace Statue, Wallace Memorial, Stirling Castle area, Scotland
The tower memorial to William Wallace, near Stirling Castle, is about 220 feet high, and this smaller commemorative statue is at the base, near the parking area. From this height, Wallace is said to have watched the collecting English soldiers, before the Battle of Stirling.
This Wallace statue has not been popular, with people thinking it looks too much like Hollywood's Braveheart a la Mel Gibson. The film title is even inscribed on the shield there. So, some have defaced the nose.
The space for the statue was leased, not purchased, so the lease is about to expire and we can expect that it will not be renewed. It was offered for sale but no-one bought. See ://www.scotlandvacations.com/williamwallace.htm/
Note the sword. It is a 5/ 4" bruiser, of the type "Claymore" - see them at://www.medievalware.com/Scottish-Great-Claymore-Sword-p/2011mk.htm/. Seeing one up close: cannot even imagine being able to lift it with both hands to waist height outstretched.
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