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AN important piece of Scottish history which had its roots firmly in Inverclyde is now formally installed in its final resting place.

A MOMENTOUS piece of Scottish history which had its roots firmly in Inverclyde made the journey to its final resting place over the weekend.

A MEMORIAL in honour of one of Scotland's most famous sons is due to be unveiled in Port Glasgow later this year. A grey granite sculpture in the shape of a tree trunk will form the centrepiece of a tribute to William Wallace, in the spot where the knight was chained to an oak tree in 1305. Stuart Duncan and Neil Lochiel - who are both involved with the Society of William Wallace - say the monument will be installed in the grounds of the Holy Family Church in the autumn. Over the last two years, the team behind the Wallace Oak Project have been fundraising and working on planning appl...

William Wallace tree, Holy Family Church, Port Glasgow.. A GROUP researching the famous 'Wallace Tree' in Port Glasgow are asking people who had pictures of memorable moments taken at its location to get in touch. Cha Halliday is helping to fundraise for a monument to William Wallace at the site - within the grounds of Holy Family Church - where the great oak tree stood until a storm blew it down in 1995. He leads a group of local enthusiasts who set out in 2014 to find the last-remaining piece of the tree, which Scottish icon Wallace is said to have been chained to following his captu...