The Governor of Stirling Castle was the military officer who commanded Stirling Castle, in Scotland. Control of the castle frequently passed between the Scots and the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The castle's military character was maintained for several centuries, the last siege occurring in 1746 during the Jacobite risings. It continued to be used as a military barracks until 1964.
Governors of Stirling Castle
1715–1716: Sir James Campbell, 2nd Baronet, of Ardkinglass 1716–1722: John Hamilton-Leslie, 9th Earl of Rothes 1722–1741: John Leslie, 10th Earl of Rothes 1741–1763: John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun 1763: Isaac Barré 1763–1788: Sir James Campbell, 3rd Baronet 1788–1789: Alexander Mackay 1789–1806: James Grant 1806–1832: John Hely-Hutchinson, 2nd Earl of Donoughmore 1832–1846?: Sir Martin Hunter
Deputy Governors of Stirling Castle 1717–1729: Colonel John Blackadder (1664-1729); bef. 1739–1781: James Abercrombie 1781–1796: Thomas Musgrave 1796–1800: William Goodday Strutt 1800–1831: Samuel Graham 1831–1847: Colonel Archibald Christie
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