William Wallace - The Truth Behind The Man

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These pages contain related articles reflecting the times in Scottish history which help the reader understand the people of Scotland today. William Wallace fought for freedom, but that freedom which finaly cam through Robert the Bruce did not last forever and this section might help show the passion of the Scots and possibly the reason as to why you may be searching for your family roots today!


The Wallace Family

Some questions answered. Including details on Clan Wallace, the tartans, the territory and family background.

The National Wallace Monument - Stirling

An amazing monument to an amazing man which towers above Stirling.

The Actual Sword of Sir William Wallace

A giant sword for an extraordinarily sized man.

Robert the Bruce.

The man who became King and united the Nation.

Queen Anne and the 1707 Union.
The 1707 Act Of Union.

The woman who was Queen and demolished in one day what had taken blood and years to form and protect.

Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Rebellion.

The rise and fall of the 'would be' King. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the battle of Culloden which not only marked the end of Charles Edward Stewart's campaign, but also stands to this day as the most bloody battle in Scottish history, and the last ever civil war fought on Scottish (British) soil.

The Culloden Atrocities - Previously unpublished EYE WITNESS account of the butchery and 'genocide' inflicted on the Highlanders - women and children - by the forces against the 1745 rebels.

For more about Culloden and pictures from the anniversary memorial, try these pages;
Culloden - April 16th 1746

The Stone of Destiny.

The mystery remains today as to the whereabouts of the 'Real' stone. For years Scots and English alike have argued as to who holds the real item which was originally stolen from Scotland by Edward 'Longshanks' I of England. What is the Stone of Destiny?.. Who has the copy?..

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