Did William Wallace live in Lanark?

William was the younger son of Sir Malcolm Wallace, from Ayrshire. Whilst the Braidfute family were in Lanark, they lived in their house at the top of Castlegate, and would worship at St Kentigerns Church.

What is Lanark famous for?

Lanark is a historic market town in the Clyde Valley and is one of the oldest royal burghs in Scotland. Lanark was granted its royal charter by King David I in the 12th century and two centuries prior to that it became home to the first Scottish Parliament.

Where is William Wallace’s head?

He was hanged, drawn and quartered—strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burned before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head (dipped in tar) was placed on a pike atop London Bridge.

Where is the William Wallace Statue in Scotland?

This huge statue in red sandstone stands very tall overlooking the Scottish Borders near Earlston. It is not visible from the road but easily found from the carpark. The statue is a short walk up a wide but muddy path and looks splendid. Ontinue on… More Impressive statue but trees need cutting back.

How did William Wallace get into Lanark Castle?

Gathering his small force at Cartland, Wallace stole into Lanark in the dead of night. Foolishly the English had neglected to guard the wall of the town. Silently through the dark, Wallace and his followers crept up to the castle and again luck was on their side.

Who was a Knight and Lady in Lanark?

William Wallace in Lanark A Knight and Lady from the time of Wallace Lanark is well known for its links with the famous Scottish patriot William Wallace.

Where was the hiding place of William Wallace?

The Hiding Place – The Cave Around the Royal and ancient town of Lanark there are numerous caves reputed to be ‘Wallace’s Cave’, in fact we even have a local pub called ‘The Wallace Cave’! After the onslaught at Lanark Castle, William Wallace and his followers escaped to take cover and lie low in a cave just off the