William Wallace Monument
Robroyston, Glasgow

A couple of near-identical views of the monument on Lumloch Road in Robroyston which is to mark the general location of the spot where Wallace was betrayed to the English crown.

That was on 3rd August, 1305 and he was executed in London on 23rd August, 1305.

Until relatively recently this was on a quiet, unmarked country road before the housing estate was constructed nearby.

These photos were taken looking south. There is a limited parking space next to the monument but it's never that busy so parking is generally easy and when you arrive the notice board provides full information.

His capture was unexpected by the fact that he was carrying a letter which guaranteed him safe passage to Rome but that was conveniently ignored by his captors. It can today be seen in the UK (English) National Archives in Surrey as proof of his betrayal.

A short walk away (500 yards east, to the left of these photos) is Wallace's Well where he drank on the night of his capture.

Although a bit off the usual tourist trail (in fact less than a mile by road from Junction 2 of the M80) this monument is kept in excellent condition and is much respected both locally and nationally.