STIRLING
is a city in central Scotland. At the heart of its old town is the medieval castle of
Stirling.
MONUMENTS
NATIONAL WALLACE MONUMENT
Is a monumental tower completed in 1869 and located on top of Mount Abbey Craig. The
famous Stirling monument sits atop the fields where William Wallace led his troops to victory
at the Battle of Stirling Bridge and tells the story of the patriot who became Scotland's national
hero.
THE STAR PYRAMID
Also known as Salem Rock, it is a huge stone pyramid found below Stirling Castle, next to the
Old Town Cemetery.
William Drummond commissioned the Star Pyramid from William Barclay in 1863 - The
Pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom in the cause of civil and religious
liberty in Scotland.
GEORGE CHRISTIE CLOCK TOWER
This clock was raised in tribute to George Christie, the provost of Stirling from 1870 to 1879.
George Christie was a mayor who brought many changes to the city during 1867. The Christie
Clock Tower was built in Allan Park in his memory.
STIRLING CASTLE
It is a fortress located in Stirling, Scotland. It is one of the largest and most important castles in
Scotland. It was built on top of Castle Hill, a peak of volcanic origin, and is surrounded on three
sides by steep cliffs. Most of the main buildings of the castle date from the fifteenth and
sixteenth centuries,
- EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF ROBERT THE BRUCE
It is a statue that is located at the entrance of the castle in honor of the figure of Robert The
Bruce, since he was important for his role in the unification of the country and for achieving the
recognition the independent for Scotland.
WILLIAM WALLACE
The Scottish national hero, he was born in 1270 in Elderslie, Scotland. He did not accept the
treaty of submission to England signed in 1297 by the Scottish nobles and took several English
fortresses located north of the River Forth, on September 11, 1297 he defeated, in the battle of
Stirling, the English troops trying to cross that same river on August 23, 1305 he was captured,
tried for treason and executed.
LEGENDES OF STRILING CASTLE
GREEN LADY
The woman in green is said to have been a servant of Mary Stuart. On the night of 13
September 1561 Mary was staying at Stirling Castle. The maid decided to spend the night near
her queen to protect her, but the night was very long and the maid fell asleep with such bad luck
that she brushed one of the candles next to the queen's bed, and everything began to burn. Maria
was able to save her life, but the maid died in the fire, thus becoming the ghost named Green
Lady
HIGHLAND GHOST
The most active ghost of Stirling Castle is the Highland Ghost. On more than one occasion the
staff and visitors have seen his appearance, with a full traditional costume.
In 1935, this mysterious ghost was apparently portrayed by the camera of an architect who was
conducting some surveys for upcoming construction work.
SETTLE IN MOTEL LEGEND
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