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Tullibody (Continued) [continued from page 6]
and at the same time, as a memorial of the distinguished bravery and loyalty of the people, he caused a Stone to be erected, where the royal standard then stood, observing the ceremonial of anointing the pillar and making a vow. The stone was removed some years ago, But the spot is well known to the neighbourhood, and still receives the name of “Stan’ in’ Stane”. A little to the east of the field where the main body of his army was encamped, he also founded a village which he called “Tirlybothy”, (since varied into Tullibodie and Tullibody) a name originally signifying “the oath of the Croft”, Such was the origin of this village.”

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There is no one in the locality able to point out the spot where the stone mentioned in the foregoing extract stood.

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