Was Sir John Menteith Truly a Traitor?

A Closer Look at the Controversial Figure in Scottish History

The name Sir John Menteith has echoed through the annals of Scottish history with a dark, lingering question: Was he truly a traitor to his country, or has his legacy been unfairly tarnished by time and bias? For centuries, Menteith has been infamously branded as the man who betrayed Scotland’s beloved hero, William Wallace, delivering him into the hands of the English. But as with many historical narratives, the truth is far more complex and layered than it appears at first glance.