The Radical Uprising 2nd – 9th April 1820
In the papers of the Murray family of Polmaise and Touchadam held at the Council Archives, there are a series of letters that relate to the April 1820 uprising of […]
Minutes of the Callander Burgh Fishing Committee
In keeping with this year’s theme of Scotland’s Year of Coast and Waters, the Document of the Month for March is the meeting minutes of the Callander Burgh Fishing Committee. […]
‘The great decay of their shore and heavin upon the water forth’ – Improvements to Stirling Harbour, 1603-1606
As part of the year of ‘Coast and Waters’, our document of the month for February focuses on improvements to Stirling Harbour from 1603-1606. Here at Stirling Archives, we hold […]
Plans showing Stirling Burgh rights over the fishings on the River Forth 19th century
2020 is Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters and we are going to be featuring records held at the Council Archives that reflect this theme on our blog throughout the […]
Craigend Castle and Zoo – Mugdock Country Park
Our ‘Document of the Month’ for December was compiled by our volunteer Melissa Lonie Mugdock Country Park consists of about 700 acres and is graced by the remains of two […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 9 & 10th November 1939
Thomas begins his next entry with some breaking international news. He reports ‘It appears an attempt was made last night to assassinate Hitler…a considerable number of Black Guards appear to […]
Cambuskenneth Footbridge, 1935 – The birth of a bridge and the funeral of the ferry
On Wednesday 25th October 1935 a new footbridge linking Riverside and Cambuskenneth was officially opened. The new bridge marked the end of a century of discussion concerning a proposed bridge […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 28-29th October 1939
As wear near the end of October, Thomas responds to the comments published by the Imperial Policy Group. The Imperial Policy Group were a group of Conservative MP’s and the […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 16th October 1939
“If you will take my advice you will also NEVER trust men with odd facial hair. Hitler affects a “charkie(sic) Chaplin moustache of repulsive aspect. I never trusted people who […]
Thomas Graham’s Diary – 14th October 1939
Since his last diary entry only a few days before, two upsetting events had taken place which Thomas discusses immediately, one war related, and one outwith these events. Firstly, the […]