02489cam a22003373u 4500 51261 UtSlPG 20260610134159.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Stair-Kerr, Eric Stirling Castle, its place in Scottish history Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-20 Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stirling Castle, Its Place in Scottish History" by Eric Stair-Kerr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the multifaceted history of Stirling Castle, a significant historical stronghold in Scotland, tracing its development from early defenses to its role in key historical events such as the War of Independence. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in Scottish history, military architecture, and the cultural significance of this iconic site. The beginning of the book introduces the historical context of Stirling Castle, emphasizing its geological advantages and strategic importance in Scotland's history. The author discusses how the castle shares similarities with Edinburgh Castle, situated on a commanding rock overlooking the River Forth. Stair-Kerr mentions the castle's long-standing presence since before the Roman occupation, uses of the site, traditions surrounding figures like King Arthur, and the evolution of its role through various historical eras. This portion sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the castle's significance in shaping Scottish history, highlighting remarkable events and the notable figures associated with Stirling Castle throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- History Stirling Castle (Stirling, Scotland) Historic buildings -- Scotland -- Stirling (Stirling) Cameron, Hugh Armstrong, 1835-1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51261 92099 92099