The National Wallace Monument was built circa 1869, to honor 13th century freedom fighter William Wallace, who led resistance during the Scottish Wars of Independence. -- nationalwallacemonument.com -- During the 14th century, at the Battle of Bannockburn Robert the Bruce defeated the English to gain Scottish Independence in 1314. Stirling Castle, circa 1500, was the favored castle of Scotland's Kings and Queens. -- www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/home.htm