William Wallace Statue at Dryburgh nr Melrose Scotland
The statue was commissioned by David Stuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan. This huge statue of the 'Guardian of Scotland' stands 31 feet high in total, with the actual statue being 21½ feet high. Made of red sandstone, by John Smith of Darnick, Wallace stands looking out over the Tweed with his broadsword in his right hand and his shield resting at his left. Originally painted white, the statue was unveiled on 22nd September 1814. On the pedestal is inscribed: "Wallace, great patriot hero ill requited chief MDCCCXIV"
Size: 3421px × 5132px
Location: Dryburgh Melrose Borders Scotland UK
Photo credit: © Maurice Crooks / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: borders, dryburgh, folk, hero, melrose, scot, scottish, statue, wallace, warrior, william
