Stirlingshire


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Stirlingshire

(ˈstɜːlɪŋˌʃɪə; -ʃə)
n
(Placename) 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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"By all means.--James Bruce was a Scotchman, of Stirlingshire, who, between 1768 and 1772, traversed all Abyssinia, as far as Lake Tyana, in search of the sources of the Nile.
Stirlingshire's county medical officer highlighted in July, 1929, an 'alarming state of affairs' involving cows suffering from tuberculosis.
Tomorrow, EAST STIRLINGSHIRE meet BSC GLASGOW in the Lowland League Cup Final at East Peffermill.
DEREK URE claims winning the Lowland League Cup would be fitting reward for East Stirlingshire's longsuffering fans.
Next up were theWest of Scotland with the very strong Rebecca Plaistow and Lucy Elliot, who won 3/0.The last match, with Stirlingshire (Rachel Crawford and Claire Downie), went the whole distance.
A FORTNIGHT ago, I told how my beloved East Stirlingshire's place in the Scottish Football League was in severe jeopardy.
Writing in the programme notes for East Stirlingshire's friendly against the Midland non-league team, he said: "There is no greater feeling than progress and this is my aim, to go forward."
BERWICK boss Ian Little described his side's victory over East Stirlingshire as "a real confidencebooster" in the run-up to the clash with leaders Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday.
Lisa Whyte, 32, remains in hospital after she was found seriously injured in her home in Slamannan, Stirlingshire. Her throat had been slashed.
JOHN HARTSON has turned down the chance to become manager of Irn-Bru Third Division side East Stirlingshire.
EX-WALES striker John Hartson has turned down the chance to become manager of Irn-Bru Third Division side East Stirlingshire.