Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
Wallace Oak
In or near Plean.
Wallace Oak in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wallace Oak in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Larbert, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is FK5 4SP. Entry to the site is free.
About
Wallace Oak is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Wallace Oak was a tree in Torwood, Scotland. it is thought to have been part of the Torwood ancient woodland and has been linked to pre-Christian druidic worship. The tree became associated with the Scottish independence leader William Wallace. Its hollow trunk is reputed to have served him as a headquarters, hiding place and sleeping quarters. By the 17th century the tree was being used to make souvenirs due to its association with Wallace. By 1830 it was described as badly affected by the removal of timber, being reduced to a single stump. Timber being scarce above ground its roots were also dug up for souvenirs and the tree was dead by 1835.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.0448, -3.8525
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK5 4SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Larbert — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q80488959 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wallace Oak (Torwood) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Plean Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wallace Oak?
- Wallace Oak is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK5 4SP).
- What is Wallace Oak?
- Wallace Oak in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wallace Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK5 4SP.
- Is Wallace Oak free to visit?
- Yes, Wallace Oak is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wallace Oak?
- The nearest railway station is Larbert, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK5 4SP.