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History of Falkirk (2221 words) |
 | Then too, the ridge of Falkirk was on the direct route between Edinburgh, Linlithgow, Stirling and the North, and it would be early seen that it was advantageous to have a settlement which was not more than a day's journey between those other ancient places of habitation, Linlithgow and Stirling. |
| Falkirk again comes clearly into the light of History in the year 1080, when Robert, son of William the Conqueror, has his army turned back at Egglesbreth, the Welsh name by which the settlement on the ridge of land above the carse was then known. |
| From the middle of the 17th century to 1859, the affairs of the burgh of Falkirk were managed by the Stentmasters, a body elected by the trades of the town and latterly also by districts of Falkirk. |
| Stirling (423 words) |
| Battle of Stirling Bridge 4 Representation in the arts Prelude The Battle of Stirling Bridge was one of the series of co... |
| Stirling and Falkirk Stirling and Falkirk is a Lieutenancy area of Scotland. |
| Stirling castle Stirling Castle is an historic castle in Historic Scotland agency. |
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