There are many misconceptions around what exactly defines a city.Does it have to be home to a cathedral? Is it required to have more than 300,000 people?The answer to both is no, given Stirling — which doesn't have bona fide cathedral — and Perth, population under 50,000, are both cities.South Ayrshire will now have the chance to rebuff those who think only a town can be 'upgraded' to a city.At a meeting of the full council today, councillors agreed to apply to become a city as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year.One of the main decisions that will need to be made is whether the bid is more traditionally centre around a town, most likely Ayr.
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