John Cowane's Statue, Guildhall, Stirling
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John Cowane's Statue, Guildhall, Stirling
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 4 Aug 2006
Cowane was nicknamed "Stoneybreeks". His statue dates from 1649 and the figure is supposed to come alive, jump down, and dance every Hogmanay. Must be the spirits!
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Image Location
Latitude
56.119759
Longitude
-3.947794