Stirling the Postcard Collection Gillon Jack
Stirling the Postcard Collection Gillon Jack Having been granted city status during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002, Stirling is Scotland's smallest city, but has an enthralling wealth of…
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Stirling the Postcard Collection Gillon Jack
Having been granted city status during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002, Stirling is Scotland's smallest city, but has an enthralling wealth of architectural and historic heritage that would be the envy of much larger places in the country. Its strategic importance as the 'Gateway to the Highlands' also made it the much-fought over 'Cockpit of Scotland' and it has been witness to many of the most significant battles in Scottish history. Stirling's heritage dates from the thirteenth century, when it was granted a royal charter and became a significant medieval settlement.
Using old postcards, Stirling The Postcard Collection shows how the city has changed and evolved over the years. Today, Stirling is a bustling and charming historic city that retains much of its ancient character and architectural quality. These postcards are an invaluable visual record of a place's past and