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The Battle of Bannockburn 24th June 1314, fought in sight of Stirling Castle. This panoramic painting depicts the charge of the English Knights against the mass of spears of the Scots who stand firm. History of Scotland, the Battle of Bannockburn. Historical military art print of Robert the Bruce at the battle of Bannockburn,...
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This original print dates from the 1830's. The artist is G.F.Robson, it was engraved by E.F. Finden. The original print image is 3 ¼ " x 4 ½ ", overall print size is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ". "The lofty peak of Ben Lomond, here the predominant monarch of the mountains, lay on our right hand." Ben Lomond is situated...
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The foreground of this print, which dates from the 1870's, is about three miles almost directly south from Stirling. That ancient burgh, and its castle, are seen on the middle-ground, near the left side of the picture. Beyond them rise Dumyat and the rest of the Ochils, beneath which runs the Devon, a stream celebrated...
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Who are Ye, Family of Stirling? Who are we this family of old Ancient, Scot, Young and Bold. Strong and vibrant like the strong yet gentle ox Supportive, builders, thinkers, we fit in no ones box. Sensitive are we to earth, wind, fire and place, Our souls ring with devout emotions sensitive to time - And space. We...
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The History of Cadder Parish Kirk The records of the nation of Scotland carry the story of Cadder Church and Parish back to the middle of the 12th century. The Scots King David I instituted great reforms in Church and State before his death in 1153. His grandson and successor, Malcolm IV, made a grant of the lands "Conclud,...
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The following is the story of Glorianna Folsom's romantic marriage as told by her brother's granddaughter, Mrs. E. F. Norris, of Glens Falls, N. Y. Mrs. Norris was brought up in the family of Rev. John Folsom, of Glens Falls, a younger brother of Lady Stirling, and was well acquainted with all the circumstances connected...
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On the opposite bank of the river, and partly surrounded by a winding of the stream, stood a large and massive castle, the half ruined turrets of which were already glittering in the first rays of the sun." Doune Castle is named for a dun, meaning fortified town, which stood nearby. It is of historic interest to...
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A mile south of Abbey Craig and the Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth may have been named after Kenneth mac-Alpin who defeated the Picts at the Battle of Logie in the 9th century. Cambuskenneth was an Augustinian abbey created by King David I in 1147. The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place nearby in 1297 when William...
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This article was published exactly 2 years ago on Clan Stirling Online! The editors thought it would be nice to start this new column by republishing it here. There is so much more to being "of Stirling" than having the name. A great deal of culture and legend in Scotland is surrounded in poetry, literature, and stories...
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