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Act for two fairs in favour of the burgh of Stirling

Our sovereign lady, with the special advice and consent of the estates of parliament, ordains and appoints two fairs, one upon the first Tuesday of December and the other on the last Tuesday of January to be held yearly, in all time coming, at and within the burgh of Stirling; and gives and grants to the magistrates and council of the said burgh, and their successors in office, for the behoof of the community of the same, the right and privilege of keeping the said fairs for all kinds of merchandise, with all the tolls, customs and casualties thereof, and all other liberties, privileges and advantages used and wont to belong to any having the privilege of keeping fairs and markets within this kingdom.