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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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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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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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Rob Roy MacGreagor

He was a soldier alongside his father and brother at the age of eighteen
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William Wallace

William Wallace and Andrew Moray raised an army, fought a war against the English occupation.
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Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329
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Arbroath Treaty

The Declaration of Arbroath is without doubt the most famous document in Scottish history.
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Did you know?

Some interesting facts from Stirling's history - check out the history timeline for more facts and social history
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