Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace Monument
In or near Garnkirk.
Wallace Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Robroyston · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wallace Monument, the nearest railway station is Robroyston, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for the monument is G33 1TG. Please note that entry to the monument is paid.
About
Wallace Monument is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Wallace Monument is a historic landmark dedicated to Sir William Wallace, a key figure in Scotland's history. Visitors can explore the monument and learn about Wallace's role in the Battle of Stirling Bridge, as well as enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area.
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From the Wikipedia article
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower. The tower is not accessible to disabled visitors.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. The campaign was begun in Glasgow in 1851 by Rev Charles Rogers, who was joined by William Burns. Burns took sole charge from around 1855 following Rogers' resignation. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Victorian Gothic monument was created by architect John Thomas Rochead. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Grand Master Mason of Scotland, with a short speech given by Sir…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.8977, -4.1859
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G33 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Established
- 1869
- Nearest railway station
- Robroyston — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–6:00pm; last admission 5:00pm
- Official site
- nationalwallacemonument.com
Sources
- osm: node/395051897 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wallace Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wallace Monument?
- Wallace Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G33 1TG).
- What is Wallace Monument?
- Wallace Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Robroyston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G33 1TG.
- When was Wallace Monument built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Is Wallace Monument a listed building?
- Wallace Monument is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wallace Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Robroyston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G33 1TG.