Scottish


 * __SCOTTISH CULTURE __**

media type="custom" key="8049384" align="left" The beauty and history of Scotland is mesmerizing. Most photos are of cherished chapels or famous statues. To get more information on the beautiful land in which these landmarks can be found, just scroll down! Remember to think about how much work it must have taken the Scottish to erect such beautiful monuments.The landscape and scenery is so beautiful that it looks like it just came out of a fairytale. For more beautiful photos, be sure to check out the video that is posted down below or surf Bing or Google. The photos also view Scotland in Winter, covered in snow, but mesmerizing none the less.To play the photos, simply press the play button, to view each photo individually, just select it off the bottom. There are 280 photos, the quality of which differs, but even if you were looking out of a dirty old window, you wouldn't be able to take your eyes away. Some photos may take longer to load, but it'll give you more time to stare at the extravagant country of Scotland.

__Material Aspects of Culture: __
__**Art **__  The William Wallace statue stands firm in Union Terrace, Aberdeen. It is one of the many statues that honor Sir William Wallace, who was appointed Guardian of Scotland after defeating the invading English army. In this particular statue you see that he is clothed in a toga, underneath it he is covered in protective armor since he was prepared for battle. As he clutched his sword afterwards, his hand gestured to the burning English ships he had destroyed,. The statue is slightly larger than a life-size statue and has a plinth underneath. One side of the plinth holds a direct quote, 'I tell you a truth, liberty is the best of all things.’ Another side of the plinth holds an inscription which summarizes the troubles Scotland faced during William’s time. The third side holds another quote he gave before his persecution, "To Edward, King of England, I cannot be a traitor. I owe him no allegiance, and, whilst life is in this persecuted body, he never shall receive it." The plinth on which these inscriptions are made of is made of a rock, while the statue itself is made of carved marble. This one man brings pride to Scotland, he is now looked up to for his bravery and loyalty to his country.

 The statue was first erected in 1888, in remembrance of Scotland's great hero. His story was a great one, one of a petty landowner who grew to be one of the bravest Scottish knights ever made. During the reign of King Edward I, most Scots struggled to cope, a struggle Sir Wallace did not believe was necessary. After winning countless battles, including the one on Stirling Bridge, he was dubbed Guardian of Scotland. He was mercilessly defeated, however, in the Battle of Falkirk. Yet even years later, as he found himself about to be hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason, he wouldn't bow before the King. His penitence angered the King, yet the fury merely brought the last smile onto William's dimpled face. It was there that he made the 2 quotes that live on forever on the plinth of the statue, and at that very moment, he knew he would rather die than serve the scum that was called royalty.

 Nowadays, many other statues have been built to represent Sir William Wallace, but this one statue still brings a smile to a Scots man. At that time, the spectators felt like they had won the battle, and that feeling lives on in this new generation's hearts. The country still remains loyal to Sir William Wallace, naming him their guardian, and carefully watching over the statue, making sure he's still there to tell his tale to their kids. For somebody so important, it's quite surprising that neither his birth date nor birthplace is really known. His life story really teaches one about life and sacrifice. Sir William Wallace may be dead, but his story is passed down from generation to generation. And let's face it, a guy who burned England's ships deserves your respect! You may find his statue on a shirt or a mug, but keep in mind that he'll story will live on perpetually. Many tales of William Wallace have been told, but the famous movie, Braveheart, depicts him the best. Hopefully, the tale will continue to live on and more than an epic film will still be around in remembrance of the mighty hero.

**CLICK HERE FOR MORE SCOTTISH ART ** **__Sources:__** http://www.suite101.com/content/statue-of-william-wallace-in-aberdeen-scotland-a229729 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wallace_Statue,_Aberdeen http://www.aboutaberdeen.com/williamwallacestatue.php

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