“Robert the Bruce” by Andrew Currie, Stirling Castle, Stirling, Scotland

From Wikipedia:

The statue of Robert the Bruce on the esplanade at Stirling Castle, Stirling, is a 1876 work sculpted by Andrew Currie and designed by illustrator George Cruikshank. As of 2020, the statue is featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note.

The stone sculpture depicts Robert the Bruce in chain mail with his hand on the pommel of his sword. To the back side is his shield and axe. On the plinth is a shield with a lion rampant. The figure faces south, towards the location of the Battle of Bannockburn. The statue is a C listed building.

Object description
Type: Statue
Location: Stirling Castle, Stirling
Material: Stone
Artist: Andrew Currie (1812–1891) 
Date: 1876

Image details
Date: 1 February 2026
Camera body: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6G ED
Focal Length: 19mm
Aperture: ƒ/3.5
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 400
Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International