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Stirling Highland Games marked its return to a live event by hosting new world records and becoming the first Games to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Four world records – for shot put and hammer throwing – were broken by the Wounded Highlanders team of injured military veterans competing in Stirling’s adaptive heavyweight […]
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PROUD sponsor of the upcoming Stirling Highland Games, Specsavers invited a local heavyweight champion for a health check ahead of the event. The local opticians, located on Murray Place, welcomed Stuart Anderson for an eye examination and OCT scan to help ensure he was in tip top condition ahead of the Highland Games which are
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THE ORIGINS OF HIGHLAND GAMES IN STIRLING. The history of the Stirling Highland Games is intrinsically entwined with that of Stirling Castle. The castle goes back to at least the early 12th century. Its prominent defensive position was strengthened and altered over the following centuries, with new buildings and fortifications being built. Given its natural
In 1226, King Alexander II of Scotland, granted a Charter to the Burgh of Stirling, for their Merchants Guild, to hold markets or fairs and he also gave them other privileges. In the medieval period (13th to 16th century), Stirling Castle, which is associated with King Arthur, was famed for hosting jousting tournaments (tilts).
The history of the Stirling Highland Games is intrinsically entwined with that of Stirling Castle. The castle goes back to at least the 12th century. Its prominent defensive position was strengthened and altered over the following centuries, with new buildings and fortifications being built. Given its natural commanding location, close to where the River Forth
Stirling Chapmen (Pedlars) and Merchants. The origin of the Stirling Guildry is not definitely known. King Alexander II., on 18th August, 1226, granted a Charter in favour of the Burgh of Stirling, conferring the right to a weekly market and other privileges. At this period in time, Chapmen, or pedlars, carried their wares from place