Robroyston 2015

ROBROYSTON COMMEMORATION 2015


Another beautiful day for this year's Robroyston Commemoration. Over 50 patriots gathered at the monument to mark the day, 710 years ago when William Wallace betrayed by John Stewart of Menteith, began a gruelling and barbaric 3 week journey to be murdered by a foreign usurper. After welcoming all those in attendance I had the pleasure of introducing our first speaker - SOWW press and media officer Irene Clarke who spoke straight from the heart, stating "Sir William Wallace, you gave your life for our Nation. Scotland's hero. Gone but never forgotten." Irene's first speech for SOWW but we hope the first of many. Our next speaker was my daughter Charli who spoke with a clarity and confidence way beyond her years which needless to say left me in tears. Today was the unveiling of the new Wallace Chair, a replica of the original which Wallace is reputed to have sat on and which resides in Balnagown Castle. The new 2 seat bench is set to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of David R Ross's 'Walk for Wallace' - Robroyston being the starting point of Davie's 450 mile journey to London. The bench was made by SOWW secretary George Kempik, and the Society cannot thank George enough for producing such a beautiful piece of work to mark this important site in Wallace's story and for giving of his time and talent so generously. Andy Middleton, who has done so much work to restore the monument and the surrounding area in recent years, said a few words of thanks to Chris Green for restoring the original bench on this site and taking an interest in the upkeep of the memorial. We then had wreaths laid by Abbey Stewart of the Young Lions and our Polish guests Sky and Amy Peters. They follow in the footsteps of their Mum Asia Peters who laid a wreath at Robroyston 12 years ago. The day was then brought to a close with a medley of tunes from young piper Andrew. Thanks to all those who attended.














We'd like to thank Bonny Boyle & Helen Tennant for the photos, thanks.

The Society of William Wallace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration number SC045959