Scotland was an independent kingdom through the Middle Ages, and fought wars to maintain its independence from England. The two kingdoms were joined in personal union in 1603 when the Scottish King James VI became James I of England, and the two kingdoms united politically into one kingdom called Great Britain in 1707. When did …
Falkirk. The Helix Park is The Home of The Helix – the largest equine sculptures in the world. Located between The Helix and Grangemouth, it was created as a space for the communities in the Falkirk area to come together. Can you see The Kelpies from the road? The Kelpies are two giant steel horse …
On August 5, 1305, William Wallace was arrested near Glasgow. Taken to London, he was condemned as a traitor to the king even though, as he maintained, he had never sworn allegiance to Edward. He was hanged, disemboweled, beheaded, and quartered. How did William Wallace death? He was hanged, drawn and quartered—strangled by hanging, but …
How did William Wallace die? On August 5, 1305, William Wallace was arrested near Glasgow. Taken to London, he was condemned as a traitor to the king even though, as he maintained, he had never sworn allegiance to Edward. He was hanged, disemboweled, beheaded, and quartered. What happened to Wallace’s body? On the 23rd of …
The origins of the kelpie are believed to be rooted in human sacrifices to the water gods however this concept eventually died out and the story of the kelpie was then used to keep children from playing too near to lochs and dangerous rivers. It also encouraged women to be wary of good looking strangers. …
The Crinan Canal is a wonderful waterway to explore by canoe or kayak, surrounded by the stunning scenery of Argyll & Bute. At only 9 miles long, it’s sheltered waters make it an ideal place for beginners and more experienced paddlers to enjoy. Can you go kayaking on canals? According to the Canal and River …
You need a Scottish Navigation Licence to keep and use a powered Boat or sailing vessel on our Waterways in Scotland. Unless you lift the vessel out of the water and remove it from our land when it is not in use, you must also have a Home Mooring for it. Do you need a …
The Kelpies are named after the mythical water horses said to be in Scottish lochs and rivers. However, Scott says the inspiration for his sculptures comes from the heavy horses that once powered Scotland’s canals. What does Kelpie mean in Scottish? In Scottish folklore, a kelpie is a dangerous shape-shifting water creature that can appear …
It is said to have been used by William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and the Battle of Falkirk (1298). Wallace Sword Type two-handed sword Place of origin Scotland Service history In service 13th-century Did William Wallace have a sword? Although Wallace did use a large sword similar to a claymore, …
Wallace and Moray’s men were armed with long spears and formed a schiltron. These are tightly packed with the spears pointed outward like a hedgehog. The schiltron creates an impenetrable object. As soon as the English soldiers crossed the bridge they were trapped on three sides by the loop of the river. What tactics did …
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