William Wallace Statue

英国爱丁堡有数不胜数的各类广场和雕像，艺术性和历史感并存，这个William Wallace Statue一带就比较值得顺路来看看，阳光明媚的时候很美～

位于圣巴塞洛缪医院的一座小纪念碑，纪念威廉·华莱士爵士，他为苏格兰的自由和独立而英勇作战。在十四世纪初的时候他最终被出卖，被捕并被处死，令人印象深刻的花岗岩牌匾纪念这位伟人的生平和死亡。

In 13th century Scotland, Wallace rose to overthrow the mighty English army just outside Stirling where he had his finest victory – the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. All did not go easily for Wallace after that though, for the following year he lost a battle at Falkirk and a price was placed on his head. In hiding for years, he was eventually captured in 1305 and taken from Scotland to be hung, drawn and quartered in London for treason – a charge he robustly denied as he reminded the English that he had never sworn allegiance to an English king!The 4 quarters of his body was returned to Scotland to be displayed on 4 burgh walls. This is why we have no grave for William Wallace. His death was to be a show of strength and empowerment of English domination, however, it did not have the desired effect. Scotland once again was to meet the English in battle…this time led by King Robert the Bruce.Today William Wallace stands guard at the Edinburgh Castle entrance

The statue of William Wallace is at the Royal Mile, street performances are everywhere, you can visit many stalls along the road at will, the exhibition makes reading more about the historic buildings and William Wallace, the spiral staircase is challenging, but once you reach the top, the scenery is well worth a look