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Stirling's Military Heritage (Paperback)
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Stirling's Military Heritage (Paperback)
Series: Military Heritage
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Loot Price R393
Discovery Miles 3 930
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Stirling is associated with two of the most notable names and
battles in Scottish history: William Wallace and the Battle of
Stirling Bridge, and Robert the Bruce and the Battle of
Bannockburn. Stirling's military history, however, stretches back
to when the Romans invaded Scotland and formed a line of fortresses
as their first boundary just north of Stirling. A Roman road cuts
through the town, and it became a road used by every military force
to invade Scotland. A castle has existed in Stirling on Castle Hill
since at least 1110, with the town growing on the slopes around it.
During the Wars of Independence with England control of Stirling
and its castle was much fought over, bringing some of the most
famous characters from Scottish history to the town. It was said
that 'he who controls Stirling, controls Scotland'. After the Union
of the Crown in 1603, Stirling Castle's role as a royal residence
declined, and instead it became a centre for the military. The
Jacobite forces failed to take the castle in 1746, and by the 1800s
the castle was adapted to create barracks and training facilities.
Today, reminders of the importance of Stirling can be found all
around the town. The battle sites and castle are popular tourist
attractions, and the castle remains the headquarters of the Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders infantry regiment. An annual military
show to honour and celebrate the armed forces is also held in the
town, which is recognised as one of the main military events in
Scotland.
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