Stirling's History

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.

Mary Queen of Scots

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

James V

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

Castle & Town

Even today the wolf appears on the council's coat of arms along with the recently chosen motto: "Steadfast as the Rock"

Wallace, Bruce, Rob Roy MacGreagor & the Wars

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

Merchants & Guildry

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

Arbroath Treaty

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