Stirlingshire

British

/ ˈstɜːlɪŋˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a former county of central Scotland: mostly became part of Central Region in 1975: now covered by the council areas of Stirling, Falkirk, and East Dunbartonshire

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The areas worst hit include the Highlands and islands, Aberdeen and Stirlingshire.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

In the village of Croftamie in Stirlingshire, Tricia Scott said Storm Amy "was the worst" to have hit the area for years.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

A 59-year old biker has died after a crash involving two other vehicles on the A82 in Stirlingshire.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

A community hall in Stirlingshire is distributing emergency food supplies after the village's only supermarket flooded.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

Crystals of a brick-red colour are from Campsie Fells in Stirlingshire and the Fassathal in Tirol.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

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