Tag: William Wallace
Castlegate
postcardA postcard showing Castlegate, Lanark. Sub-title of, “Where Wallace first drew sword for Scotland”.
A brief history of Lamington
articleMarion Braidfute, reputed to be William Wallace’s wife, was raised at the ancestral home of the Baillie Family, Lamington Tower (the remains of which are still visible on the outskirts…
A brief history of Roberton
articleRoberton was the site of one of Edward I’s mottes. It commanded an excellent view of the Clyde Valley, a major route for trader and rebel alike. The remains of…
The Carstairs Story
articleThe book, McCallum’s Clydesdale, was written in 1924. It is a mine of useful information and a special chapter is devoted to Carstairs. In his book McCallum describes how he…
The History of Biggar
articleIn the reforms and improvements of the 19th century, Biggar was one of only two burghs in Clydesdale to embrace the Police Act of 1863 and keep the status which it…
Good Sir James Douglas and his tomb
articleThe story of the Good Sir James Douglas is not as well known as William Wallace which is understandable in a way because he was not the iconic figure that…