Stirling Detectives have been operating in Stirling and Scotland for almost 20 years.
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Stirling was strategically important as the 'Gateway to the Highlands', with its position near the boundary between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands.
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Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland.
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Stirling is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area.
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Stirling is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth.
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Stirling has been described as the brooch which clasps the Highlands and the Lowlands together.
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Stirling's position as the nearest crossing of the Forth to the river mouth meant that many of its visitors were in fact invaders.
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According to legend, when Stirling was under attack from Viking invaders, a wolf howled, alerting the townspeople in time to save the town.
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Once the capital of Scotland, Stirling contains the Great Hall and the Renaissance Palace.
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Stirling also has its medieval parish church, The Church of the Holy Rude.
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Stirling and the wider urban area including Bridge of Allan and Bannockburn has a population of 45,750.
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This makes Stirling the smallest city in Scotland.
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Stirling is smaller than many of Scotland's larger towns.
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One of the principal royal strongholds of the Kingdom of Scotland, Stirling was created as Royal burgh by King David I in 1130.
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In 2002, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, Stirling was granted city status.
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Stirling is renowned as the Gateway to the Highlands.
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The land surrounding Stirling has been most affected by glacial erosion and deposition.
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Stirling has grown up around its castle which stands atop an ancient quartz-dolerite sill.
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