The William Wallace Statue was erected 1888 in Aberdeen, Scotland, and depicts Sir William Wallace. Sculpted by William Grant Stevenson, the statue is positioned opposite His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen, His Majesty's Theatre and across from Union Terrace Gardens. "It was paid for with funds left for the purpose by John Steill of 38 Grange Road in Edinburgh, the son of James Steill sometime of Easter Baldowrie in Angus." It is a category B listed building.
The statue bears this inscription:
''I tell you a truth, liberty is the best of all things, my son, never live under any slavish bond''.
See also
*List of places in Aberdeen
*National Wallace Monument
References
External links
RCAHMS record of Aberdeen, Rosemount Viaduct, Wallace StatueSCRAN image of William Wallace StatueWallace Conference, 2005
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William Wallace
Outdoor sculptures in Scotland
1888 sculptures
Statues in Scotland
Monuments and memorials in Aberdeen
Listed sculptures in Scotland
Category B listed buildings in Aberdeen