The Kirk in the Forest

The Kirk in the Forest is a reference to a church located in the Selkirk Forest, which is a region in the Scottish Borders. It is not clear which specific church is being referred to, as there were several churches located in the Selkirk Forest throughout history.

According to Selkirk folklore, the “Kirk in the Forest” is a reference to a church located in the Selkirk Forest, which is a region in the Scottish Borders. The folklore suggests that William Wallace, a Scottish knight and warrior who is best known for leading the Scottish resistance against English rule during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, was appointed as the Guardian of Scotland at this church.

William Wallace was a Scottish knight and military leader who is best known for his role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is considered a national hero in Scotland, and his legacy is still celebrated in the country today.

According to legend, Wallace was born in the town of Elderslie, near Paisley, in around 1270. He rose to prominence as a leader of the Scottish resistance against English rule in the late 13th century, following the death of Alexander III of Scotland in 1286.

Wallace is perhaps most famous for his victory over an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, which helped to turn the tide of the war in Scotland’s favor. However, he was ultimately defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, and he was captured and executed by the English in 1305.

Despite his defeat, Wallace remains an iconic figure in Scottish history and is remembered as a symbol of resistance against English rule. He is often referred to as the “Brave Heart” of Scotland, and his legacy is celebrated in Scotland through a number of annual events and festivals, including the Wallace Monument in Stirling and the William Wallace Festival in Elderslie.