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royal burgh

British  

noun

  1. (in Scotland) a burgh that was established by a royal charter granted directly by the sovereign

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He added: "As Stirling prepares to celebrate its 900th anniversary as a royal burgh in 2024, this is another fascinating chapter in the area's story that attracts visitors from across the world."

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023

"Some of the remains date back to when Edinburgh became a royal burgh at the start of the 12th century, when St. Giles' was first constructed."

From Fox News • Jan. 14, 2020

The royal burgh of North Berwick is in the ideal golf location.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 20, 2010

Until that royal burgh is ours, I shall not appear in the presence of the queen and our young king.

From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

The fortress was an important bulwark against English invasion, and the town—which was created a royal burgh by David II.—grew up under its protection.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

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