The Guardian Spring 2025

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“Braveheart” vs. William Wallace

Every member of the CWS should be able to speak on each of the following sixteen points. This is a nice little refresher on where film “Braveheart” and facts disagree:

1. 1. Wallace was the son of a Knight; not a poor cottar (farmer) as depicted.
  2. Wallace was not a highlander; he did not wear a kilt.
  3. His father, Sir Malcolm, was executed when Wallace was an adult.
  4. There is no record of Edward re instituting “First Night”.
  5. Wallace’s wife “Murren” (Marion Broadfoot) was executed because she helped Wallace evade capture.
  6. Scots did not paint themselves blue in the thirteenth century AD. The blue emulsion is called “woad” and was reportedly used by ancient Celts in Roman times.
  7. The wooden “castle” of Lanark was pure fantasy.
  8. The battle at Stirlinq took place at a bridge, not in open ground; the bridge was the key to success.
  9. Wallace never met Princess Isabella; he was dead before she came to England from France.
  10. Edward II (who really did prefer the company of men) married Isabella after his father’s death. (1308).
  11. Robert the Bruce did not ‘rescue’ Wallace after Falkirk.
  12. Robert the Bruce’s father did not have leprosy.
  13. Wallace was betrayed by Sir John Menteith of Dumbarton; Robert the Bruce was not present.
  14. Wallace was dragged behind a horse to his execution. (1305)
  15. Wallace was executed in the city of London; it is highly unlikely that any of his friends or followers could have been present.
  16. Bruce never intended to ‘parlay’ at Bannockburn; he knew from the start that this battle was the keystone to Scotland’s independence.

Originally published in “The Guardian” Vol 36 No 1

A “Splash of Tartan” at the 2017 Edinburgh Royal Tattoo

Special Message From Our President

We just received notice that Clan Wallace has been invited to actively participate the 2017 Edinburgh Royal Tattoo, A Splash of Tartan , on Monday night August 14th 2017. Come join with other Wallace’s and march in the opening ceremony.

This is a once and a lifetime opportunity to actually be part of the Tattoo at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. There are only two requirements,

Registration is through March 1st.
participates have to wear tartan. Banners, weapons, pipers and drummers will all be welcome as are children.

What also makes this particular night special is that the BBC will be filming the event. (How often do events you participate in end up on TV?)

Our Clan Chief Andrew will not be able to attend, but has asked Falconer Wallace of Candacraig to stand in for him.

The Wallace Pipes and Drums of Malta will also be participating in the Tattoo, so there will be lots of Wallace Tartan in the event.

Ordering tickets will be through a special website with a password that identifies you as a member of Clan Wallace. Send me an email to obtain the link and password. We are doing this at the request of the Tattoo management to keep the code from getting in the hands of scalpers. We will also use this method to keep a list of all those attending so we know who to contact with more details as they become available.

Checkout the official Tattoo Website for more information about the Tattoo itself.

The Standing Council of Chief’s website has the latest list of Clans and Dates that other Clans will be participating.

I know this is late, but we received the official confirmation on January 24th. If you are interested but don’t have time to finalize a trip. Get your Tattoo tickets now and plan other stops in Scotland after March 1st.

If you don’t have a travel agent, or are intimidated by making reservations on the web, One of our members Lois Wallace, has a travel agency specializing in Celtic travel and tours. Call her at 775-567-0148 or email her

Marcia and I are seriously looking at going, so please come join us.

Clan Wallace Society 50th Anniversary Gathering

Salado, Texas
November 10-13, 2016

Only a short time left to mark your calendars for November 10 – 13, 2016, and plan to attend the 2016 Clan Wallace Society 50^th Anniversary Gathering in Salado, Texas. It is being held in conjunction with the Salado Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games, the birthplace of the Society in 1966.

Everything is bigger in Texas, especially Clan Wallace. Attend and renew old friendships and make new ones at this special event.

Linked below is information on hotel options, events scheduled, and a Gathering reservation form. Most non-game events and socials will take place at the Holiday Inn Express. The final 50th Anniversary events schedule will be in the Program included with a gift bag. You can order Salado Games tickets and CTAM Tartan Dinner tickets through the CTAM Advance Ticket Order Form linked below.

Veterans Day occurs during this event. Veterans may want to wear their ribbons or medals, especially on November 11^th.

Hope to see you there!!

Gathering Information & Reservation Form

CTAM Advance Ticket Order Form

Clan Wallace 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

Clan Wallace Society 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Fundraiser

To mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Clan Wallace Society in Salado Texas, a commemorative coin has been created. We are using the coin as a fundraiser for ongoing and future projects.

On one side of the coin is the state of Texas with a banner containing the dates 1966-2016. The background is the Wallace tartan and the Scottish Flag is near the panhandle. The outside of the coin is encircled with Celtic knots and the words Clan Wallace Society. The other side of the coin is the Clan Wallace crest surrounded with the plant badge of Oak leafs and acorns. The coins are 1.75″ in diameter.

Please note minimum donation per coin is $10.00, payable to the Clan Wallace Society.

To obtain your commemorative coins please use this form and send with your check made out to The Clan Wallace Society to: Secretary Clan Wallace Society – PO Box One – Trenton, SC 29847

Special Message From Our President

Salado, Texas November 10-13, 2016

Salado, Texas
November 10-13, 2016