Historical Markers in South Lanarkshire, Scotland

By Brandon Fletcher, May 31, 2013

'The Most Magnificent Ruin in Scotland' Marker

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1 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow — 'The Most Magnificent Ruin in Scotland' — Bothwell Castle —

Torn apart by the Wars of Independence, this stalwart castle survived siege after siege. Rebuilt, it became an imposing noble and royal stronghold. Castle Highlights 1. Donjon, William Murray's grand residence. 2. Prison tower with a . . . — — Map (db m88028) HM

2 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, South Lanarkshire, Lanark — Lanark Castle —

On this mound, site of an ancient Roman fortification, stood the Royal Castle of Lanark, a residence of David I (1124-1153), William the Lion (1165-1214), and later kings from which many of their royal charters are dated. It was the meeting place of . . . — — Map (db m85668) HM

3 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, South Lanarkshire, Lanark — Sir William Wallace — Circa 1270-23rd August 1305 —

This plaque marks the site of the house reputed to be the marital home of Sir William Wallace and Marion Braidfute. It was at Lanark in 1297 that Wallace first drew sword to free his native land. He was captured and cruelly executed at . . . — — Map (db m85666) HM