Near Frezenberg in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

Scotland Monument

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

1. Scotland Monument Marker, Side One

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Southeastern Side]
It is in truth not for glory nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom, -for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself

Gu dearbha, chan ann air sgàch glòir no bearteis no urraim a ni sinn stri, ach air sgàch na saorsa sln a-mhàin, nach gèill duine onarach ach le a bheatha fhèin.

[Lower Plaque]
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To the memory of over 7050 soldiers of all ranks of the King's Own Scottish Borderers who, in the Great War, gave their lives for their country, their regiment and their friends.

It was here, on 31 July 1917, that the 7/8th Battalion the King's Own Scottish Borderers seized the Frezenberg Redoubt, at a cost of over 300 casualties.

[Northwestern Side]
In remembrance of all people of Scottish origin, who took part in the Great War 1914-1918

Ter herinnering aan alle Schotten die betrokken waren bij de Eerste Wereldoorlog 1914-1918

Mar chuimhneachan air na h-Albannaich inle a ghabh pàirt Anns a' Chogadh mhòr 1914-1918.

Gu dearbha, chan ann air sgàch glòir no bearteis no urraim a ni sinn stri, ach air sgàch na saorsa sln a-mhàin, nach gèill duine onarach ach le a bheatha fhèin.
It is in truth not for glory nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom, -for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself
Het is in werkelijkheid niet voor glorie, noch rijkdom, noch eer waarvoor wij vechten, maar voor vrijheid, - voor dat alleen, wat geen eerlijk mens opgeeft, tenzij met zijn leven zelf

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dedicated to the 1st South African Brigade which was part of the 9th Scottish Division during most of the war.

Ook opgedragen aan de 1 ste Zuid-Afrikaanse Brigade die gedurende het grootste deel van de oorlog deel uitmaakte van de 9de Schotse Divisie

A gus air a’ chiad bhragàd à Afraga a bha na phàirt den naodhamh roinn Albannaich a’ mhòr chiid den chogadh.

This plaque was donated by Mrs Georgina van Baal Faffe of Stirling , Scotland in memory of all her family members who have died in the service of their people and country.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1917.

Location. 50° 52.053′ N, 2° 56.705′ E. Monument is near Frezenberg, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It is at the intersection of Ieperstraat (National Route 333) and Highway A19, on the left when traveling east on Ieperstraat. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: Ieperstraat 248, Frezenberg, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the

Scotland Monument Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

2. Scotland Monument Marker, Side Two

Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Frezenberg Scottish Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Franse begraafplaats St. Charles de Potyze (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); 177th Tunneling Company Royal Engineers Memorial (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Pte John William Ogley (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); The Liverpool Scottish (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); R.E. Grave and Liverpool Scottish Stone (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Bellewaarde Ridge: a fiercely contest position, both above and below ground (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Kasieeldumeinen na de Oorlog (approx. 2.4 kilometers away).

Scotland Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

3. Scotland Monument

The southeastern side of the monument.

Northwestern Face of the Scotland Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

4. Northwestern Face of the Scotland Monument

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

5. Scotland Monument

"Figures of War" seen from the Scotland Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024

6. "Figures of War" seen from the Scotland Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.