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Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay Route

Day 36 - Stirling
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Stirling will be celebrating the arrival of the Baton on Tuesday, 11 July 2002.

Check the Baton section home page for updates.
Return to the Full Route Details here.

Did you know...

William Wallace, one of Scotland's greatest national heroes, led his men to victory over the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

Mary Queen of Scots was a baby when she was crowned at Stirling Castle.
Stirling Castle is said to be home to The Pink Lady , a beautiful female ghost in a pink silk gown, seen many times at the castle.
Sir Stirling Moss was named after Stirling, his mother’s home town.
The British currency term ‘sterling’ is derived from the town of Stirling. Originally, a mint in the town produced silver coins.

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