William Wallace Statue, Aberdeen, Bronze sculpture in Aberdeen, Scotland
The bronze statue represents William Wallace standing tall with a sword, created by William Grant Stevenson and mounted on a granite pedestal at George Square.
The William Wallace monument was unveiled in 1888 to commemorate the Scottish hero who led the resistance against English rule in the 13th century.
This Category B listed building represents a significant symbol of Scottish independence and national identity, drawing visitors interested in medieval Scottish history.
The statue stands in the center of Aberdeen, within walking distance from the main shopping district and accessible through several public transportation routes.
The monument combines two distinctive elements of Aberdeen: the bronze figure atop locally quarried granite, reflecting the city's metalworking and stone heritage.
Location: Aberdeen City
Location: Aberdeen
Inception: 1888
Creator: William Grant Stevenson
Address: Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NP, UK AB10 1NP
Website: https://visitabdn.com/listing/william-wallace-statue
GPS coordinates: 57.14760,-2.10483
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:59
Aberdeen and its region feature a series of sites that testify to several centuries of Scottish history. The city contains religious buildings such as the 14th-century St. Machar Cathedral, cultural institutions like the neoclassical Music Hall from 1822, and the Maritime Museum, as well as green spaces including Duthie Park with its botanical greenhouses. The port, active since the 12th century, remains an important center for maritime industry. A 3.5-kilometer sandy beach borders the North Sea, while the Footdee district retains its 19th-century fishing houses.
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