Stirling Burghs (Commonwealth Parliament constituency)
| Stirling Burghs | |
|---|---|
|
Former Constituency for the Protectorate Parliament | |
| Region | Scotland |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 1654 |
| Abolished | 1659 |
| Replaced by |
Linlithgow Queensferry Perth Culross Stirling |
| Created from | Scotland |
During the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, called the Protectorate, the Scottish burghs of Linlithgow, Queensferry, Perth, Culross and Stirling were jointly represented by one Member of Parliament in the House of Commons at Westminster from 1654 until 1659. Elections were held at Stirling.
Further information: First Protectorate Parliament ยง Scotland
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