The Wallace Monument and Boroughmeadow from the Carse of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland

Today’s walk was along the River Forth near Stirling. If you look closely you can see the Wallace Monument which sits high on Abbey Craig above the flat land of the Carse of Stirling. It’s a bit of a gothic monstrosity but when I see it having been away, I know I am home. Also in the distance in one of the photos is Cambuskenneth Abbey, built in 1140 and the site of Robert the Bruce’s parliaments in 1314 and 1326, and where King James III and Queen Margaret are buried. Not many people visit. It’s tucked away and you can easily miss it. Sad walk too past Boroughmeadow, the ruined house. This was a late 17th/early 18th century lairds house and is close to the river. It’s been allowed to deteriorate significantly in past ten years and is probably beyond repair.