Tag: William Wallace

The story of William Wallace

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This is a presentation about William Wallace in Lanark.

Castlegate

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A postcard showing Castlegate, Lanark. Sub-title of, “Where Wallace first drew sword for Scotland”.

Lamington Tower

A brief history of Lamington

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Marion 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…

South Lanarkshire landscape

A brief history of Roberton

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Roberton 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…

Parish Church, Carstairs

The Carstairs Story

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The 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…

An old photography of Biggar

The History of Biggar

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In 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…

St Brides Church, Douglas

Good Sir James Douglas and his tomb

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The 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…