| Wallace was hanged, drawn and quartered at Smithfield in London on August 23, 1305, after being turned over to the English by a Scottish knight loyal to Edward I.
The anniversary was marked with a tour, led by city archivist Iain Flett, of historic sites associated with Wallace in the city.
SNP councillors have written to education director Anne Wilson asking her to take measures to ensure that the history of William Wallace, and particularly his connections with Dundee, are taught in the city’s schools.
Depute group leader Jim Barrie said, “I was educated in Dundee and learnt more about English history than our own.
“Speaking to younger members of the group, and members of our youth wing, I am saddened that we still don’t teach our kids much about the life of William Wallace, never mind his connections with Dundee.”
Councillor Joe FitzPatrick said, “Dundee should be particularly proud that William Wallace was educated in our city. But, rather than boasting about it, we hide the only public recognition of the fact (a small brass plaque) behind a statue of Admiral Duncan.”
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