The Wallace Tower

This impressive gothic tower dominates Ayr High Street. It is now the offices of the Thriving Communities department of South Ayrshire Council. The Wallace Tower was built in 1882 replacing the first Wallace tower (Auld tour) which was owned by the Wallace family of Craigie and is a Neo Gothic monument standing 113 ft in height. The tower was designed with an empty niche and the people of the town voted for a statue to be placed in the niche which ironically turned out to be William Wallace the Scottish freedom fighter. It is said to stand on the site of a barn where Wallace held 500 captured English soldiers – who had invaded the town – before setting it ablaze. However the name Wallace given to the tower is in connection to the family and not William Wallace.

This landmark is located in the heart of the beautiful, quiet town of Ayr, which retains its historic old town feel, with plenty of bars and restaurants

Only got pictures but very impressive by night time as you can see

Free parking and a nice little up hill path to the monument with carved sculptures along the way. Good views of the countryside from the monument and overlooks the battle field of Sterling Bridge

Ayr is a beautiful town and visitors are welcome. Some beautiful architecture visible on the tower. Unfortunately cannot tour the tower due to to it being unsafe above public access point. Love the area.

Worth visiting - offers picturesque panorama above Stirling battle location, ellaborate information on William Wallace as well as prominent statesmen and some well preserved weaponry. The monument is quite unique in architectural sense!

Not open to public.

Lovely views, big uphill walk