{"product_id":"hidden-stirling-murray-cook-9781739484590","title":"Hidden Stirling: Outlawed, Unknown, Locked, Destroyed, Overlooked and Secret Gems from Scotland's Smallest City","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover surprising stories and secret sites of Stirling with renowned archaeologist Dr Murray Cook as your guide. In \"Hidden Stirling\", Murray unveils some lesser-known historical gems of this ancient Scottish city and its surrounding areas, offering readers a fresh perspective on its rich past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the mysteries of some of Stirling's most celebrated buildings, from the Castle and Tolbooth to the Municipal Building and Golden Lion Hotel. Then discover the secrets of the surrounding area, where prehistoric fortifications whisper tales of ancient communities. Uncover the significance of the grand Church of the Holy Rude, the only surviving church in the United Kingdom apart from Westminster Abbey to have hosted a royal coronation, and unravel the enigmas of the Old Town Cemetery-a graveyard of European significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author's ever-engaging narrative brings to light the strategic importance of Stirling's geography, from its position as the lowest crossing point of the River Forth to its role in pivotal battles that shaped Scotland's destiny. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, \"Hidden Stirling\" encourages you to journey beyond the familiar, revealing the city's untold tales and inviting you to see Stirling in a brand new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a curious visitor, or even a proud Stirling local, this book offers a treasure trove of unexpected insights that will deepen your appreciation for this amazing city's unique heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Murray Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1739484592\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739484590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremis Publishing Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.50h x 6.50w x 0.35d","brand":"Murray Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46906913587455,"sku":"9781739484590","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7595b26d-dc6d-4dbd-9e68-9a4ce2104246.jpg?v=1748771752","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/hidden-stirling-murray-cook-9781739484590","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}