royal burgh
Britishnoun
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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
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
It was constituted a royal burgh by a charter of Robert Bruce in 1306, and had its privileges confirmed by Robert II. in 1371, by Mary in 1553, and by Charles I. in 1635.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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