Category:Equestrian statue of Robert the Bruce, Bannockburn. Work begins to restore Bruce statue at Bannockburn. 26 November 2012Last updated at 08:18 ET.
Robert the Bruce statue being restored. THE statue of the famous Scot is being cleaned and repaired as the country prepares to mark the 700th anniversary of the battle in which the English were defeated in 1314.
WORK to restore a weather-beaten statue of Robert the Bruce ahead of the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn has started. Scaffolding has been built around the monument and fencing put up at the ancient battleground near Stirling, where Bruce is said to have defeated King Edward II's English army to secure an independent monarch for Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland is working in partnership with Historic Scotland to transform the site in time for the 700th anniversary of the battle, in 2014. The equestrian statue, which depicts an axe-wielding Bruce and his charge, was originally cast in bronze but it has been weathered over the decades and is slowly turning green.
Robert-the-Bruce-statue-restoration-AY_99615353.jpg. Robert the Bruce statue given clean-up job ahead of 700th anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn. Refurbished Robert the Bruce statue unveiled ahead of Bannockburn anniversary. The Maltings, , Bourne, Lincs. PE10 9PH Tel:+44 (0)1778 391000 • Fax: +44 (0)1778 421706 Last Updated: 10th May 2012 This page (together with the documents referred to on it) tells you the terms on which you may use and access our website whether as a guest or a registered user. Please read these terms of use and acceptable use policy (Terms) carefully before you start to use the Site. Our Site is a site operated by Warners Group Publications Plc ("We").
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The ceremony was attended by about 1000 Freemasons from all over Scotland and was witnessed by a large gathering of people. The ceremonial was carried out by Lord Bruce, Grand Master, Mason of Scotland, after a silver casket, within a lead one had been placed in a cavity in the foundation stone. The silver casket contained coins dated 1314 and 1964, along, with a message on parchment from the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
The Freemasons, in full regalia and headed by three pipers, had marched in, colourful processions from the Whins of Milton School to the Borestone. Monument to Robert the Bruce near Bannockburn. Statue of Robert the Bruce at Jubilee Auditorium. Category:Statue of Robert the Bruce, Stirling Castle. Robert The Bruce Monument At Stirling castle. Stirling's central Scotland position, combined with its natural hills and rocks providing a strategic location for Stirling Castle have seen it at the centre of Scottish history for centuries.
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Includes Edinburgh, Glasgow, Loch Lomond and Troassachs National Park and the Scottish Borders. Pictured is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. Sponsorsed Advertisement Local Map. Category:Robert the Bruce statue, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Photo Library - Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. It is fitting that the two greatest heroes in Scottish history should look down from the walls on either side of the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.
The bronze statues were placed on niches in the gatehouse of the castle in 1929. Sir William Wallace (on the right above) was the first leader of the Scots to rebel against the rule of the English King Edward I who had over-run Scotland in 1296. After a geurilla campaign, Wallace appeared to be successful when he defeated the English army at Stirling Bridge in 1297. But the freedom was short-lived and Wallace and the Scots army were defeated at Falkirk in 1298. It is important to remember that Wallace was not fighting to gain the throne of Scotland but in order to free the country from English domination. Return to the Edinburgh Photo Library Index or go to the first Edinburgh location: 1 O'clock Gun.
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Lord Charles Bruce and Master Benedict Bruce, direct descendants of King Robert, were accompanied by the Lord Provost Peter Stephen to witness the plinth being uncovered. The direct descendants also hailed the SNP's landslide election victory as "a long time coming" during the ceremony. Lord Bruce made the comments after unveiling a huge statue to his freedom fighter ancestor in Aberdeen. The city’s local authority spent £120,000 on the tribute, which was funded by the Common Good Fund.
It took four years to construct by sculptor Alan Beattie Herriot, with the ceremony coming just days after the Scottish Parliament election. A civic procession made its way from the Town House to the Marischal College. Marischal College is due to open as the new headquarters of Aberdeen City Council this summer. Mr Herriot said: "Seeing the sculpture in place is amazing. Robert the Bruce Statue - Aberdeen Gardening from Bonnie Scotland. Unveiling of the Robert the Bruce Statue in Aberdeen. This was an icon which was long over due in Aberdeen.
Ever since our bringing of the idea through campaigning of the public in the late 90’s and making the public awareness of the associated common good fund and the council intervention the erection of a Bruce Statue has came to its fruition. Although the unveiling was not very well publicised there was still a good crowd in attendance. Robert the Bruce sculpture unveiled. Council news > Press Releases > Robert the Bruce sculpture unveiled A sculpture of King Robert the Bruce, that measures over 18ft high, has been unveiled outside Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, today [Monday 09 May].
Heritage History Annan Scotland. If you wish - click the map below for a larger version which will open in a new window so that you can read the text on this page at the same time: Annan and Annandale have strong historical links with the Bruce family. In the 13th century they were Lords of Annandale and would have occupied the town's fortified motte and bailey. Annan's location on a principal fordable crossing of the Solway Firth gave it strategic importance and it was destroyed many times in attack and counter attack during and after the Wars of Independence. Local businesswoman, Janette Weild, led a project in late 2007 to commission a statue of King Robert to be placed on the vacant plinth on the front of the town's Victorian town hall. The committee raised over £40,000 and the sculptor, Andrew Brown, created a dynamic and imaginative representation of King Robert in his mature years.
Robert the Bruce. Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. Born 1274, Crowned 1306, died 1329. Robert the Bruce statue in place after 130-year delay. A total of £40,000 was raised to help complete the statue A statue of Robert the Bruce has taken its place at a Scottish town hall following a 130-year delay. A plinth was erected above the main entrance when the prominent building was constructed on Annan's High Street in the 19th Century. However, because of financial problems, the statue was never commissioned. A local committee started fundraising two years ago and a bronze image of Bruce, Lord of Annandale, has finally been put in place in the town. A special dedication service will also be staged on Friday. A total of £40,000 was raised to help complete the statue which weighs more than 250kg (39st 5lb) and stands about 2m (6ft 6in) high. Committee secretary Roderick McCallum said it was important to recognise the role the 14th Century king had played in local history.
"The Bruces became Lords of Annandale having been gifted this land by the king, basically, I think, to help to pacify the natives," he said. Category:Monuments and memorials to Robert the Bruce. Two historical statues of Robert the Bruce stolen from castle. Two historical statues of Robert the Bruce have been stolen from a yard at Doune Castle. The busts of one of Scotland's most famous kings, which are both worth more than £1000, are both around 12ins tall. One is made of sandstone and the other is made of wood. Central Scotland Police said the busts are thought to have been taken from the Central Scotland Castle between August 13 and August 20. The force is now appealing to the public for information. A Central Scotland Police spokeswoman said: "Both statues are very distinctive and worth a four figure sum each. Anyone with information can contact Central Scotland Police on 01786 456000 or information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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