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Stirling, like a huge brooch, clasps Highlands and Lowlands together.

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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
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Cille Mheàrnaig
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Lowlands
Brooches
Clasps
Highlands
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