Mid Scotland |
Page 3 - Stirling, River Forth, Wallace Monument |
 | Cemetery
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Stirling Castle is built on top of volcanic rock eroded by glaciers. There is a 'valley' near the top where there are ancient cemeteries. This picture was taken from the west side, near to the Back Walk footpath. |
 | Cemetery
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In this shot, taken from the top of Ladies' Rock, we're looking over the top of two cemeteries towards Stirling Castle. The rock got its name from the ladies who, in ancient times, had a grand view of the royal tournaments taking place below in what later became the graveyard. |
 | Star
Pyramid 1 1024 x 768 155K |
The Star Pyramid, symbolic of religious doctrines, was erected to commemorate martyrs for religious freedom. |
 | Old
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Stirling Old Bridge over the River Forth was built in the late 15th century. It was a nearby wooden bridge where Sir William Wallace defeated the English in 1297. |
 | Bridge
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The view up-river from the bridge pictured above. The Wallace Monument can be seen in the distance at the right of the photograph. |
 | Wallace
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This is the first of several views of and from the Wallace Monument. First opened in 1869, it stands 220 feet high and has 246 steps to the top. |
 | Castle
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From the top of the monument, this is the view towards Stirling Castle on a day with hazy sunshine. The River Forth can be seen below. |
 | Forth
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The river meanders across its flood plain, creating giant loops. The land inside this loop is called Queenshaugh. (Black and white image) |
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