Guildry historical events

 Dates of important events

  • King Alexander II's Charter  -  13th August, 1226Granting a weekly market day and right to the Burgesses to have a Merchant Guild
  • King Alexander II's Charter  -  20th July, 1227Granting freedom to Stirling Burgesses on Tolls Customs on their goods throughout the Kingdom of Scotland
  • King David II's Charter  -  26th October, 1360Confirming the Charter of Alexander II and giving the Guildry Ring as a symbol of the confirmation
  • King David II's Charter  -  28th March, 1364Granting privileges to all Scottish Merchant Guilds
  • John Cowane's Donation  -  13th February, 1637
  • Cowane's Hospital or Guildhall Opened  -  1661
  • Presentation of Dean's Chain of Office  -  1822
  • Burgh Reform Act  -  1833Popular Election of Town Councils
  • Burgh Trading Act  -  1846
    Abolition of all privileges of Guild Brethren