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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom Scotland STIRLING (Area Council) Origin/meaning : The shield has the Saint Andrew's cross of Scotland and a lion for the Royal Stewart kings and queens who stayed in Stirling. The two 'stars' in the upper and lower quarters are so-called Caltraps, four pointed metal devices that always land point upwards and that were famously used to cripple the horses at the Battle of Bannockburn. The two other 'stars' are spur-wheels or mullets. The crown above the shield signifies a local authority. To the right of the shield is a wolf. This represents the wolf which, according to legend, saved Stirling in the 9th century by waking up a guard with its howl when it was disturbed by attackers approaching the town. To the left of the shield is a goshawk. This is a symbol for the Drummond family who owned a lot of land in the area in the 18th century. Literature : Information provided by the Stirling council : www.stirling.gov.uk

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