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	THIRD GENERATION
		Charles Stirling was born on 1 Oct 1712 in Keir, Stirling, Scotland.
		Helen Stirling was born on 10 Oct 1719 in Keir, Stirling, Scotland.
		Henriett Stirling was born on 20 Mar 1727/28 in Cawder, Scotland.
	www.clanstirling.org /stirkeir/d1.htm (623 words)

	Stirling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Scotland was united to England and Wales in 1707.
		Stirling seems to have been promised a chair of mathematics in Venice but, for some reason that is not known, the appointment fell through.
		Newton proposed Stirling for a fellowship of the
	www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/Mathematicians/Stirling.html (2553 words)

	AllRefer.com - Stirling, town, Scotland (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling, town, Scotland, British And Irish Political Geography
		Stirling Castle, on a hill above the town, long rivaled Edinburgh as a royal residence.
		The castle may have been built in the 12th cent.; it was the birthplace of James II and (probably) James III and James IV.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Strlng.html (284 words)

	Stirling Area Main Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		It was at Stirling Castle, between the 1400s and 1600s that the Stuarts chose to make their home and where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543.
		Two and a half miles north of Stirling is the former spa town of Bridge of Allan.
		The latest in the "Pevsner Buildings of Scotland" series, this text is a comprehensive gazetteer of the buildings and monuments of Stirling and Central Scotland, prefaced by an introduction to the region's architecture.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areastir (712 words)

	Stirling Castle, Scotland
		Stirling is the most strategically important of all the castles in Scotland.
		In 1566 Stirling was once again chosen as the refuge of a royal infant when the two month old Prince James, son of Mary (later James VI) was moved there by feuding Scottish lords.
		In 1651, the Cromwellian General Monk, lay siege to Stirling and the Governor was forced to surrender after a mutiny by his Scottish garrison.
	www.scotland-calling.com /forts/stirling.htm (518 words)

	Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire & the Campsies - Official Scotland Area Tourist Board Website
		Stirling – Scotland’s newest city –; is perhaps the place where our national heritage is most vividly recalled.
		Stirling is the heritage capital of Scotland, and was awarded city status as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
		Stirling Castle, perched on its rocky crag surveying the surrounding land, is one of Scotland’s grandest.
	www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/stirling/royalstirling.cfm (704 words)

	Travels in Scotland : Stirling Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling is considered one of the strongest and most impregnable castles in Scotland.
		The earliest recorded casstle at Stirling was used by Malcolm Canmore in the 11th century.
		Stirling represented Scotland's military resistance to the English in the Middle Ages.
	www.phouka.com /travel/castles/stirling/stirling.html (348 words)

	Stirling : Scottish Tourist Destination 20 minutes from Lenymede B and B
		To the north-east of Stirling are the Ochil Hills with their mill towns, to the west on the southern boundary of the Forth valley, the Gargunnock Hills and the Campsie Fells, and on the northern boundary The Trossachs, famed as the territory of Rob Roy.
		Stirling's principal church for nigh on 500 years, parts of the nave and tower still date back to the late fifteenth century.
		Whilst Stirling itself lay at such an important strategic point, being located at the first bridged crossing point of the Forth, the volcanic outcropping provided an excellent site for fortification and the earliest known works date back to the 11th century.
	www.lenymede.demon.co.uk /stirling.html (1208 words)

	Catriona Fraser: Photograph of Stirling Castle
		Unfortunately nothing remains of twelfth century Stirling, so the exact year in which Stirling was made a burgh is uncertain but it is believed to be between 1124 and 1127.
		Stirling was a particularly important issue, as it was believed that whoever controlled Stirling castle controlled Scotland.
		The fire of independence was lit by the gigantic figure of William Wallace, "Braveheart." It was during the Wars of Independence that Stirling really came to prominence.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Square/4638/stirling.html (1119 words)

	Stirling Tourist Guide, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling has a rich history, much of which can be seen in the many historic sites and buildings in and around the town.
		At the battle 40,000 troops lead by Robert Bruce, King of Scotland, intercepted a force of 60,000 English forces who were on their way to relieve the garrison at Stirling Castle.
		In 1298 Scotland was invaded by a large English force led by the English king Edward I and on July 22 of that year, Edward defeated Wallace's army in the Battle of Falkirk.
	www.scotlands-best.com /lomondtrossachspark/attractions/outwith/stirling.html (1288 words)

	Stirling Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Stirling Castle is open all year seven days a week except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
		The Castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public all year round and seven days a week.
		With the exception of the Outer Defences, most of Stirling Castle dates back to the 100 year period between 1496 and 1583, and to the efforts of three Kings, James IV, V and VI and one of their Queens, Mary of Guise.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /stirling/stirlingcastle (872 words)

	Stirling Castle - Stirling Scotland Historic Places to Visit
		Many important events from Scotland's past took place at Stirling Castle, including the violent murder of the eighth Earl of Douglas by James II in 1452.
		Stirling Castle played an important role in the life of Mary Queen of Scots.
		Stirling Castle is widely regarded as having the finest examples of architecture from that period in Europe.
	www.instirling.com /sight/castle.htm (675 words)

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		The location of Stirling on the River Forth at the first point at which it could be forded or bridged made it strategically important in Scotlands long history of unrest and invasion.
		From Stirling you can explore the Forth and Clyde Valleys, the Grampians, head north to the highlands or explore Scotlands first national park via Callander and the Trossachs.
		You'll find Callander with its excellent range of holiday accommodation is a wonderful base from which to explore not only Stirling, Callander and the National Park but also the whole of Scotland due to its location near the centre of the country.
	members.lycos.co.uk /instirling (393 words)

	Stirling -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		For other Stirlings see (Click link for more info and facts about Stirling (disambiguation)) Stirling (disambiguation).
		A former capital of Scotland, Stirling was known as a Royal Burgh until 2002 when, as part of (Click link for more info and facts about Queen Elizabeth) Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, Stirling was granted (A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts) city status.
		Major battles in Scotland's long conflict with England took place at the (Click link for more info and facts about Stirling Bridge) Stirling Bridge in 1297 and at the nearby village of (A battle in which the Scots under Robert the Bruce defeated the English and assured the independence of Scotland) Bannockburn in 1314.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/st/stirling.htm (304 words)

	Sites Detail
		Stirling has provided the setting for many colourful events throughout Scottish history, and the castle boasts its fair share of historical assassinations, kidnappings, imprisonments and general political intrigue and skullduggery.
		The Royal Palace is currently closed (Stirling Castle remains open) due to ongoing work to refurbish its interior as part of the Stirling Castle Palace Project.
		The Stirling Castle cafe is open daily during visitor hours from 9.30am to 6.00pm in the summer and 9.30am to 5.00pm in the winter
	www.historic-scotland.gov.uk /properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_275 (614 words)

	Forth Guest House, centrally located in Stirling, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling is home to the oldest castle in Scotland, and has many attractions, being rich in heritage and steeped in history.
		Stirling is ideal as a base for touring, whether travelling by car, coach or rail.
		From Stirling by train, you can be in Glasgow in 45 minutes, Perth and Edinburgh in 1 hour and Aberdeen and Inverness in little over 2 hours.
	www.forthguesthouse.freeserve.co.uk (118 words)

	Travel for Kids: Stirling, Scotland
		Stirling Castle is definitely one of Scotland's most dramatic castles, a massive fortress seated on a high promontory, just waiting to be attacked.
		When Edward I attacked Stirling, he used a new monstrous weapon, a trebuchet, that leveled one wall of the castle.
		Martin rides his pony the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Great Glen to Stirling, aiding Robert the Bruce in his battle for the freedom of Scotland against the English.
	www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Scotland/stirling.htm (455 words)

	Stirling, Scotland Tour 2001 Sir William Wallace Monument
		After his capture by the Sheriff of Dumbarton in 1305, Wallace's mighty two handed broad sword was traditionally kept at Dumbarton Castle until 1869, when it was fittingly placed in the new National Wallace Monument.
		The quality of the blade would suggest that it may have been forged in Scotland, unlike other swords of the period which would have been Flemish of German in origin.
		It is reasonable to assume that in order to wield a sword of this size Wallace would have had to be of considerable stature, at least 6 foot 6 inches in height.
	www.thistlegroup.net /scotland2001/wallace.html (304 words)

	Overview of Stirling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Scotland's sixth city and the largest settlement and administrative centre of Stirling Council Area, Stirling lies between the River Forth and the prominent 122m (400 feet) high crag on top of which sits Stirling Castle.
		In 843 Kenneth Macalpine defeated the Picts near Cambuskenneth; in 1297 William Wallace defeated the English at Stirling Bridge and in June 1314 Robert the Bruce routed the English army of Edward II at Bannockburn.
		Stirling was named Scotland's sixth city in 2002 in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, Her Majesty presenting the 'letters patent' in May of that year.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/towns/townfirst538.html (343 words)

	Stirling College, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This is a picture of Stirling University taken from the top of the William Wallace Monument.
		The campus is one of the most beautiful in Scotland, with Aithrey Loch and Aithrey Castle two of it's most prominent features.
		One thing I also discovered in Scotland is that there are hills, and then there are Scottish hills.
	www.siue.edu /STUDYABROAD/stirling_photos.htm (624 words)

	Fife, St Andrews, Arbroath, Dundee and Stirling B&B accommodation - Scotland's Best bed and breakfasts
		Stirling (1) - Kirriemuir (1) - Carnoustie (1) - Arbroath (1) - Edzell (1)
		Andrews, mecca for golfers, is an attractive coastal town with the oldest university in Scotland, founded in 1410.
		Falkirk lies between Edinburgh and Stirling and is the site of a large Roman fort dating back to AD80, whilst Stirling itself is well known, especially since the film 'Braveheart', and popular with tourists.
	www.scotlandsbestbandbs.co.uk /fife.htm (1363 words)

	Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Summer Programs : University of Stirling Summer ...
		The University of Stirling is an innovative university with strong academics and a diverse student body.
		The Stirling campus is self-contained, so you'll find a sense of community and a wide variety of activities there.
		The MacRoberts Arts Centre is one of the best-equipped theatres in Scotland and offers regular performances of drama, ballet, film, and contemporary dance, as well as films and concerts.
	www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/summer/stirling (238 words)

	West Drip Farm self catering accommodation Stirling Scotland UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling is our nearest town and takes only 10 minutes by car.
		Stirling lies at the very heart of Scotland and visitors are drawn to the town by the history, the setting and the activities on offer.
		Stirling offers a wide variety of arts and entertainment including the Smith Museum, Tolbooth Theatre and Albert Halls a number of galleries and venues offering endless opportunities to have a good time.
	www.westdripfarm.com (500 words)

	Stirling, Top of the Town Townhouse
		he rich heritage of historic Stirling is to be explored in its narrow wynds and steep streets.
		The property is situated nearby the castle which played a significant part in the history of Scotland.
		Paradoxically, Scotland's newest city is also one of its most historic.
	www.btinternet.com /~lds.dobson/Let (463 words)

	Stirling Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Stirling \| Scotland United Kingdom
		Stirling, at the head of the River Forth is dominated by its castle sitting on a massive rock.
		Built in 1854 as the High School of Stirling, it is close to Stirling Castle & all the attractions of the City.
		This award winning hotel is close to Stirling’s city centre and famous attractions including Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.
	www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/stirling (288 words)

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		My dad's dad, James Hunter STIRLING (born 31 Jan 1889 in Greengairs, = Lanarkshire, Scotland) was the only member of his family to come to = Australia, but he did have an uncle that was a veterinarian in New = Zealand.
		His parents were James STIRLING (born 7 Oct 1855 in Cumbernauld, = Dunbartonshire, Scotland) and Agnes HUNTER (born 11 Apr 1956 in New = Monkland, Lanark, Scotland) who married on 12 Mar 1880.
		My dad's dad, James Hunter STIRLING (born 31 Jan = 1889 in=20 Greengairs, Lanarkshire, Scotland) was the only member of his family to = come to=20 Australia, but he did have an uncle that was a veterinarian in New=20 Zealand.
	www.pairlist.net /pipermail/clanstirling/Week-of-Mon-20021118.txt (626 words)

	theatres in Stirling Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The workshops can be booked through Stirling Council, call Lesley on 01786 443141 and order a full copy of the courses and classes programme.
		The dates can be found in the Stirling Arts and Events guide found in most cafes/pubs in the town centre.
		The Center is also host to various local events such as the alternative music festival and Growl, poetry readings from the Stirling Writer's Group.
	www.hiex-stirling.com /stirling/theatres.htm (199 words)

	holiday cottages near Stirling, Scotland: Thorntree Barn self catering
		Carol is a florist, and she and Mark have surrounded the farmhouse with lovely gardens of roses, lawns, flower beds and shrubs; gardens made extra special by the wonderful views over the Carse of Stirling towards the Trossachs and southern Highlands.
		From Thorntree, Stirling and Doune Castles, and the Lake of Mentieth are only 15 minutes away, Edinburgh about an hour and Glasgow 45 minutes.
		In the living room there are plenty of reference and local guide books, and the Seymours are always happy to give advice about what to do in the area.
	www.cottageguide.co.uk /thorntreebarn (336 words)

	Study Abroad Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Stirling is also ranked very high academically and is situated in Stirling or the highlands of Scotland.
		Study Abroad in Scotland: It is a country of tradition and history where physical reminders of the past abound in the beautiful countryside and unique cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
		It is set on the east coast of Scotland, with the Highlands to the north and St Andrews and Edinburgh to the south.
	www.studyabroad.com /simplehtml/white/Scotland.html (7071 words)

	Calvary Chapel, Stirling, Scotland
		If you live near Stirling, please contact us and we will notify you of the next planned event.
		Calvary Chapel has a desire to reach out to Stirling and beyond with sound, relevant Biblical teaching.
		We realise that not everyone may not be able to attend or even have a Bible teaching church close by them.
	www.calvarystirling.org (363 words)

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