Tourist Attraction Asks Visitors: William Wallace, Freedom Fighter Or Terrorist?

A Scottish tourist attraction is seeking public views of William Wallace 707 years after his death.

The Edinburgh Dungeon, whose actor led live shows bring to life Scotlands most horrible history, is holding a public poll to gauge whether William Wallace was a freedom fighter or a terrorist.

The poll comes as the attraction opens new show William Wallace: Allegiance this Saturday March 31.

Using professional actors and special effects, William Wallace: Allegiance takes visitors back to August 1305 when Wallace was condemned for treason and sentenced to be hung drawn and quartered.

The interactive show describes Wallaces execution in grisly detail, portraying Wallace as the greatest freedom fighter in Scottish history.

The Edinburgh Dungeons William Wallace: Allegiance creaks open its doors March 31st this coming Easter holiday. For more information about things to do in Edinburgh, please visit: www.thedungeons.com.

Edinburgh Dungeon general manager Johnny Campbell said:

"We had thought the opinion on Wallaces legendary bravery was unanimous, but during the research process for the new show, there was great debate in our own team about whether Wallace was a terrorist or a freedom fighter.

"Some believe Wallace was a hero and wrongly condemned, whilst others argue he behaved like a terrorist, trying to change policy through bloodshed.

"Were presenting Wallace as a hero in our new show, we want to know what people think and whether the image of Wallace we are portraying is consistent with public opinion.

After experiencing William Wallace: Allegiance, Dungeon goers will be presented with a ballot paper asking them to tick a box as to whether they believe William Wallace was a hero and wrongly condemned, or a terrorist who deserved to be punished.

Wallace himself infamously argued against his condemnation for treason in 1305 by saying "I could not be a traitor to Edward, for I was never his subject."

The Dungeon plans to run the poll from March 30 to April 15 as a wide range of locals and tourists enter the Dungeon on family outings during the Easter holidays.

The results of the poll will be used to ensure the Edinburgh Dungeons new show content delivers a satisfying experience for visitors taking into account public opinion as well as historical fact.

The hosting of the Dungeons William Wallace poll comes at a topical time for Scottish politics as the Scottish National Party lobby for independence from Britain.

by: Tug Search

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