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Stirling's History

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The City of Stirling

Created a Royal burgh by King David I in 1130 and as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002, Stirling was granted city status.
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Mary Queen of Scots

1542-67 - Mary was the Queen of Scotland - 1559-60 -Queen consort of France - 1587 - Execution by Elizabeth I.
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James V

Born 10 April 1512 - Died 14 December 1542 (aged 30)
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Castle & Town

Even today the wolf appears on the council's coat of arms along with the recently chosen motto: "Steadfast as the Rock"
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Wallace, Bruce, Rob Roy MacGreagor & the Wars

Great leaders in Scottish history, William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce
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Merchants & Guildry

Industries grew around weaving, tanning, brewing, shoemaking, tailors, fleshers and skinners in Stirling.
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Arbroath Treaty

The Declaration of Arbroath is without doubt the most famous document in Scottish history.
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