Top of the hill

There's a steep road near my home and it's an enjoyable, short climb to the top to get to a wonderful view of Falkirk and the Forth Valley. Ben Lomond and the peaks of Stuc a'Chroin and Ben Vorlich are clearly visible; magical at sunset. I've had happy times climbing this hill with friends, sometimes their puffed out doggies.

The area is full of history from the days of William Wallace and the battle of Falkirk. Here's an extract from Wikipedia:

"Nearby Falkirk was the site of William Wallace's last battle during the war of independence against the invading English. On 22 July 1298 Wallace faced the English army, commanded by Edward I. The Scots were defeated and many thousands were killed. The exact site of the battle has yet to be discovered and still generates much debate. However, at Wallacestone is situated a stone pillar which replaced a much older stone to mark the place where Wallace stood to watch the approach of the English army from Linlithgow and command his army at the subsequent battle.

The viewpoint of Wallace looks across the Forth Valley, including the Forth Bridges to the east, the carse of Falkirk, Wallace Monument at Stirling and Stirling Castle to the north. It also includes as far away as the start of the Highlands at Ben Lomond and the Trossachs to the west."