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Who’s who – Robert the Bruce and William Wallace

Who’s who - Robert the Bruce and William Wallace

As you cross the drawbridge to the castle you will notice two imposing statues towering over all who enter. Both are legendary Scottish figures, Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, but which is which? The clue is in the crown. Although he was a great leader of men, Wallace was but a landowner, whereas Bruce was the King of the Scots.

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