Braveheart Scottish political landscape in the mid to late 1990s. In 1997, a 12-ton sandstone statue depicting Mel Gibson as William Wallace in "Braveheart" was placed in the car park of the Wallace Monument near Stirling, Scotland. The statue, which was the work of Tom Church, a monumental mason from Brechin, included the word "Braveheart" on Wallace's shield. The installation became the cause of much controversy; one local resident stated that it was wrong to "desecrate the main memorial to Wallace with a lump of crap". In 1998, someone wielding a hammer vandalized the statue's face. After repairs were made, the
Lindsey Stirling Magazine, Stirling stated that the Yamaha Silent Violin Pro is her weapon of choice while the 'Roth' is her favourite. Stirling uses the L.R. Baggs Violin Pickup for her 'Roth' and 'Nero'. Stirling attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, to study film making. She later served as a missionary in New York City for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). A story she wrote about her mission was later published in the compilation "Do Not Attempt in Heels: Mission Stories and Advice from Sisters Who've Been There". Stirling returned to Provo in 2009 to