Robert The Bruce Statue At Jubilee

[Ford Prefect]

Does anyone know much about the replica of the Bannockburn Robert The Bruce statue just south of the Jubilee Auditorium? I've long been fascinated by this piece of history, and I find it curious that a replica of the Bannockburn statue of The Bruce stands at the Jube. I've never been able to discover much about it beyond the basic facts like who the sculptor was, the date of dedication, etc. Who financed it? Why is there? Does anyone know?

[Yeah_Baby]

I have no idea why its there. But suddenly I want to watch Braveheart.

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

I have no idea why its there. But suddenly I want to watch Braveheart.

I thought Rob Roy was even better.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I thought Rob Roy was even better.

I haven't seen that in forever. Was Robert the Bruce is that one too?

[Mr.Coffee]

Robert the Bruce!

I'm part of his lineage. Not sure how many "great's" I'd put in before the word grandson though.

Anyone want some freedom???

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

I haven't seen that in forever. Was Robert the Bruce is that one too?

It wasn't the same time period. It dealt with the Jacobite plot. And it had Liam Neeson, who I really like as an actor. I thought it was more artistic integrity than Braveheart, but Braveheart was way more epic. Braveheart was more of a Hollywood blockbuster style.

[Ford Prefect]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Robert the Bruce!

I'm part of his lineage. Not sure how many "great's" I'd put in before the word grandson though.

Anyone want some freedom???

Quite a few "greats" ... that was about 700 years ago. That's pretty cool though.

I'm descended from a bunch of Russian-German turnip farmers and some French guildsmen. Rather mundane and blue collar, although my French lineage does include some Parisian brothel madames and an internationally renown chocolatier in more recent times. Leave it to the French to excel at sex and candy eh.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Robert the Bruce!

I'm part of his lineage. Not sure how many "great's" I'd put in before the word grandson though.

Anyone want some freedom???

Heh. I descended from the Boyd clan, who were persectued for helping Robert the Bruce.

[Rathji]

I am descended from Edward Longshanks

[WindomURL]

My ancestry includes Long Wang, Hung Long, and Enormous Genitals.

[Russic]

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

It wasn't the same time period. It dealt with the Jacobite plot.

Thought so.