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starpyramid02.jpg (357333 bytes) Star Pyramid 2
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Another photograph of the Star Pyramid. The silver birch tree is not yet in leaf; its delicate branches contrast with the stone structure.
wallacefromcastle03.jpg (183133 bytes) Wallace Monument
from Stirling Castle

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The mist has cleared and the Ochil Hills are clearly visible behind Abbey Craig and the monument. To the left of the River Forth is Causewayhead Road and a disused branch of the main Edinburgh to Dunblane railway line.
expansion.jpg (168906 bytes) Expansion
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Back at Stirling railway station where a large notice proclaims "Town Centre Expansion Development". Stirling already has exceptionally good shopping facilities. Watch this space for forthcoming developments coming beside the Forth.
expansiontyre.jpg (162113 bytes) Tyre on platform
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This tractor tyre has been painted white with red, yellow and blue treads. It decorates the opposite platform and may be some kind of art exhibit. Great things are afoot nearby so it may not be here for much longer.
bridge-of-allan02.jpg (143214 bytes) Bridge of Allan 2
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The decorative turret of this building caught my eye when walking from the railway station towards the university. It looks as if the Costcutter store has failed here. Not surprising considering the neighbourhood of highly desirable properties.
bridge-of-allan03.jpg (337372 bytes) Bridge of Allan 3
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At the eastern end of the town, not far from Stirling University, stands this disused building. It's a listed building, where The Beatles once played back in the early '60s. Thanks to Stuart Rorrison for that info.
bridge-of-allan04.jpg (322825 bytes) Bridge of Allan 4
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A close-up view of the main door - with a tree now growing from its base.
bridge-of-allan00.jpg (278205 bytes) Bridge of Allan 0
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In contrast with the three previous pictures, this image gives a more flattering conventional view. The Westerton Arms is across the road from the psychedelic lamp post.

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