Stir·ling (stûr l ng) A borough of central Scotland on the Forth River west-northwest of Edinburgh. Its medieval castle was the birthplace of James II of Scotland. Population: 32,200. |
Stirling [ˈstɜːrlɪŋ]
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(Biographies / Stirling, Sir James (1926-1992) M, British, ARCHITECTURE: architect) Sir James. 1926-92, British architect; buildings include the Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart (1977-84)
Stirling [ˈstɜːlɪŋ]
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1. (Placename) a city in central Scotland, in Stirling council area on the River Forth: its castle was a regular residence of many Scottish monarchs between the 12th century and 1603. Pop.: 30 515 (1991)
2. (Placename) a council area of central Scotland, created from part of Central Region in 1996; includes most of the historical county of Stirlingshire: the Forth valley rises to the Grampian Mountains in the N. Administrative centre: Stirling. Pop.: 86 212 (2001). Area: 2173 sq. km (839 sq. miles)
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