A new path surface has been installed to improve access to the Wallace Monument, providing an attractive route for residents and visitors alike to this popular destination.
Installation and landscaping works on the Abbey Craig path were carried out by Stirling Council’s Roads & Land team over two weeks, which has included palisade fencing which mirrors that which may have been found around the historical Iron Age Fort that was on top of the hill long before the Wallace Monument was erected.
The upgrade of the path has made access to the monument far easier, as the previous surface was uneven and in need of repair. The new surface is a bound recycled material and the team’s apprentices particularly enjoyed the landscaping works.
Environment Convenor Danny Gibson said: “Our iconic Wallace Monument is a major tourist attraction here in Stirling. The path is very well used and really did need upgrading so my thanks to the Stirling Council staff who worked hard to deliver this improvement for those residents and visitors taking the trek up."
The route will be further enhanced by the upcoming installation of carvings highlighting the history of the Abbey Craig, funded by Stirling District Tourism.
Pictured (L-R) Environment Convenor Cllr Danny Gibson, Hannah Lucas (Manager at the National Wallace Monument) Kevin McCormick (Land Services Officer) Paul Allan (Play and Maintenance Officer) and Claire Bird (Stirling Council Ranger)
Wallace Monument path improvements
