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In 1746, during the Jacobite rising, Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, attempted to seize Stirling Castle but was repelled by its formidable artillery. (worldhistory.org) The castle continued to serve as a military garrison until 1964, housing the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. (stirlingcityheritagetrust.org) A decade-long restoration project, completed in 2011, returned the Royal Palace to its 16th-century splendour, making it one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions. (en.wikipedia.org)
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