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Wallace's Cave [Crawhill]

Linlithgow, Bathgate Hills, Crawhill near Westfield, West Lothian.

Wallace's Cave is a natural geological feature on the West Lothian side of the River Avon near the modern "Wallace Bridge" in Muiravonside Country Park. It is in fact not a cave at all, but a geological arch formation with two main associated clefts. According to local lore it was a hiding-place of William Wallace following his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk (1298). Clive Watts.

This cave is said to have been a hiding place of Sir William Wallace after the Battle of Falkirk. It is composed of a large pillar of rock, joining at the top with another piece of rock so as to form a roof. It is about 12' high, with a road running E-W through it. Situated by the side of the River Avon, it is almost covered by trees. T S Muir 1912; Name Book 1856.

This feature is simply an arch 3.0m broad, formed by natural rock. Its only interest derives from its alleged association with Sir William Wallace. Visited by OS (JLD) 8 December 1952

Alternative Names: Wallace's Cave [5]

Hydrographic Feeds: River Avon