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	Cemetery 1 1152 x 864 199K	Stirling Castle is built on top of volcanic rock eroded by glaciers. There is a 'valley' near the top where there are ancient cemeteries. This picture was taken from the west side, near to the Back Walk footpath.
	Cemetery 2 1152 x 864 273K	In this shot, taken from the top of Ladies' Rock, we're looking over the top of two cemeteries towards Stirling Castle. The rock got its name from the ladies who, in ancient times, had a grand view of the royal tournaments taking place below in what later became the graveyard.
	Star Pyramid 1 1024 x 768 155K	The Star Pyramid, symbolic of religious doctrines, was erected to commemorate martyrs for religious freedom.
	Old Bridge 1152 x 864 240K	Stirling Old Bridge over the River Forth was built in the late 15th century. It was a nearby wooden bridge where Sir William Wallace defeated the English in 1297.
	Bridge View 1152 x 864 131K	The view up-river from the bridge pictured above. The Wallace Monument can be seen in the distance at the right of the photograph.
	Wallace 01 1152 x 864 204K	This is the first of several views of and from the Wallace Monument. First opened in 1869, it stands 220 feet high and has 246 steps to the top.
	Castle View 1152 x 864 147K	From the top of the monument, this is the view towards Stirling Castle on a day with hazy sunshine. The River Forth can be seen below.
	Forth Meander 1152 x 864 145K	The river meanders across its flood plain, creating giant loops. The land inside this loop is called Queenshaugh. (Black and white image)

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