Braveheart

Explainer William Wallace: Why was he executed? Was Braveheart accurate?

Scottish accents vary a lot between regions, and you may encounter words that don't exist in official English dictionaries, but generally speaking you should have no issues communicating with locals. Those with deeper Scottish accents may be a bit more challenging to understand initially, but within moments your ears can adjust and you realise that there is no communication barrier at all.

12 stereotypes about Scotland that are (mostly) wrong

Experts believe the 'Braveheart effect' still resonates with visitors today as much as it did 25 years ago when the film was released. Eddie McNeill and Malcolm McNeill from the Wallace Soiciety attend attend a ceremony at the Stirling Bridge Battle Site in 2015 (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Braveheart 25 years on: Scottish tourism bosses say impact of hit film still fel...

Letter: Why Ireland should not be held up as example for Scottish independence

George Galloway makes Jim Duffy feel proud to be Scottish at the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty)

Better than Braveheart? George Galloway vs US Senate '“ Jim Duffy

Dan Wallace celebrates his gold in the men's 400m individual medley at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Andy O'Brien

I'm not a role model, admits drink-drive swimmer Dan Wallace

Use it or lose it savers have until 5 April to use various allowances

Scottish taxpayers can turn down the heat

You beauty: John Barclay celebrates with Sean Maitland as Zander Fagerson and Richie Gray look on. Photograph: Getty Images. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Scotland's shining stars show they have the X-Factor

"They may take our lives, but they'll never take our poetic licence!" Picture: Contributed

9 things you (probably) didn't know about Braveheart

The offstage attire may have changed, but Acasters performance look remains the same, as does his attitude. Picture: Contributed

Interview: Comedian James Acaster on being original as possible

One of the sculptures destined for the Oor Wullies Bucket Trail . Picture: Contributed

'˜Army' of Oor Wullie sculptures unveiled on Dundee streets

Breeders were more selective about what they put forward for sale

Aberdeen Angus bull sales overcome slow start

Saltire in action

Could Saltire be Scotland’s biggest comic book superhero?

Braveheart will receive more than £400,000 from the sale of Biopta. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Braveheart nets £400,000 from sale of Biopta stake

Stirling Castle was home to many Royals through out the years. Picture: Ian Rutherford

8 facts you may not know about Stirling Castle

Braveheart chief executive, Geoffrey Thomson. Picture: TSPL

Braveheart founder Geoffrey Thomson to step down

A lorry near the Aviva Stadium had a mocked up image of Roy Keane as William Wallace. Picture: PA

Roy Keane sues Paddy Power over Braveheart ad

Geoffrey Thomson delighted with Crowdcubes progress

Braveheart’s first deals under crowdfunding partnership

Brian Cox, centre, Peter Mullan, left, and Angus MacFadyen wear Yes badges at the Braveheart showing in Edinburgh last night

Brian Cox calls for end to online abuse

Geoffrey Thomson CEO Braveheart Ventures. Picture: Contributed

Braveheart joins the new crowd with partner deal

What of the emotional case for Britain and the union? Picture: Ian Rutherford

Gerry Hassan: Be clear who Britain is great for

The gym firm has opened a six-figure funding round. Stock picture: TSPL

Envestors pumping cash into gym chain

Braveheart blames half-year loss on Envestors arm

Bravehearts investments include payasUgym. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Braveheart in deal to sell advisory firm

Who we are

Braveheart creeps back into black

Analysis: French threat reveals passionate Unionist

Yorkshire angels call in Braveheart to boost deals

Alf Young: Banking on a very uncertain future

‘End of the paper receipt’ hailed as Braveheart funds ‘eReceipts’ firm

Ian Swanson: Why Nicola Sturgeon is no Braveheart

No Braveheart

Scottish Business Briefing - Tuesday 14 August, 2012

Braveheart ‘on course’ as it focuses on fund management

Light shines on mLED as it raises £378,000 for expansion

Karen Koren: Still funny after 25 years at Balloon

Scottish Business Briefing - Tuesday 12 June, 2012

Braveheart chiefs lead the charge into shares

Braveheart unveils £50m fund joint venture in Northern Ireland

Letter: Place for drama

Braveheart increases Yorkshire stake as it snaps up £48m fund

Cairn maintains rally on positive note
Oil firm Cairn Energy made further gains yesterday after a second positive broker note in two days.

In first place

Braveheart strategy to grow fees pays off

Firm in receipt of crucial funding

Braveheart sells e–business for £1.9m

Being shot won’t stop me rejoining Libyan fight

Braveheart in £2.7m drive to build electric car recharging network

Wallace must stay a standalone hero

Olly in top gear on £1m investment

Braveheart gears up for dividend

Uberior and Kenmore sell their stakes in angel investor Braveheart

Braveheart backs aerospace group

Mel Gibson 'humiliated' by assault scandal

Letter: Scottish cringe

Fighter, patriot and leader - monument call for the other hero of Stirling Bridg...

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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