Wallace Oak Open Day
£10.00
Hunterston Castle, the Seat of Clan Hunter, is the home of a historically important section of the Wallace Oak that seven centuries of oral tradition tells us was the tree to which Sir William Wallace was chained whilst awaiting transfer from his captors to the English soldiers.
Come and see the last remaining section of the Wallace Oak, chat with the organisation responsible for finding the oak and preserving the remains, The Society of William Wallace and members of Clan Hunter who are honoured to keep it safe and display it for visitors to experience.
Hunterston Castle and the Wallace Oak will be open from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday 12th May 2024.
A special charge of only £10 per adult
Children up to the age of 16 are FREE
Wallace Oak Open Day at Hunterston Castle
Hunterston Castle, the Seat of Clan Hunter, is the home of a historically important section of the Wallace Oak that seven centuries of oral tradition tells us was the tree to which Sir William Wallace was chained whilst awaiting transfer from his captors to the English soldiers on 4th August 1305, before being taken to the Tower of London on his final journey.
Wallace had been captured the previous day at Robroyston by the Earl of Menteith’s men. After being taken to Mentieith’s stronghold of Dumbarton Castle, oral tradition states that he was taken across the River Clyde and chained to an oak tree in what is now Port Glasgow. This Oak Tree was venerated by the landed gentry and locals alike until its demise in a storm in 1992.
Hunterston Castle is holding an Open Day for the Wallace Oak with members of The Society of William Wallace in attendance. The Society of Willam Wallace members are bringing their display tent and will be on hand to tell you about the story of this iconic Oak tree.
Hunterston Castle and the Wallace Oak will be open from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday 12th May 2024.
There is a special charge of only £10 per adult.
Children up to the age of 16 are FREE
