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Burghs to 1300 The preponderance of burghs in the east reflects the more rapid harbours (Berwick, Montrose, Aberdeen). A few places were given economic development of regions which had access by sea to the burgh privileges because they were important royal strongholds North Sea trading area. Towns grew up on overland livestock routes (Edinburgh, Stirling) or cult centre (Dunfermline). The two burghs (Rutherglen, Peebles, Roxburgh), at important intersections of land in Moray are those most likely to represent a 'plantation' with castle and water-borne routes (Stirling, Perth), or at good river-mouth to hold down a newly subdued province. North ~Stirling Sea Linlithgow. Renfrew • ~ Edinburgh "",h') 7' Burghs of the king 11 Burghs of the king, certainly or probably with ~ castle o Burghs of other lords kms [!] Burghs passing between the king and private lord 0 25 50 75 100 I i i i i 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 miles Burghs in existence by 1153 AAMD 196

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