The Livingstone Children ‘On The Parish’, 1887
On the 20th December 1886, the four Livingstone children living in Balfron were made orphans when their mother died. Jane Livingstone was a single mum who was raising her children […]
School Log Books – What they tell us about children
Head Teachers of all schools were required to keep a record called a log book under the provisions of the 1872 Education (Scotland) Act. This front page from the first […]
Capturing a glass plate image – Ramsay’s Studio, Bridge of Allan
Here at Stirling Archives we hold several glass plate negative collections. One of our most important collections comes from ‘Ramsay’s Studio’ who were based in Bridge of Allan. The studio […]
Gargunnock School evacuees, 1939-1945
In October 2017 we explored our Stirling County Council Government Evacuation Scheme records as part of our ‘document of the month’ feature. Click here to see this post. We mentioned […]
Cambusbarron Youth Hostel – 26 May 1934
On the 26th May 1934 a pioneering new educational scheme was launched in Cambusbarron. The first venture of its kind in Scotland, a new school hostel and camp was established […]
The Askew brothers – Whinwell Home, 1903
Whinwell was a Children’s Home run by Miss Annie Croall (1854-1927) and opened in the 1890s. The records of the home are held here at Stirling Council Archives. The collection […]
McLaren High School magazines, 1904-1985
Contained within the McLaren High School collection are magazines produced by the pupils (ED/CA2/10). The magazines serve as a great local and family history resource as they include a variety […]
Document of the Month – Game book, Strathallan Castle, 1843
Our document of the month comes from the MacGregor of MacGregor collection (PD60-132). The record in question is simply titled ‘Game Book, Strathallan Castle’. It dates from 1843 and provides […]
Year of Young People 2018 – Stirling Archives
Did you know that 2018 is the Year of Young People? Continuing the Scottish Government’s annual themed years, the Year of Young People aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, […]
Pram Race at Annfield Football Stadium during the Royal Visit for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, 18th May 1977
2018 is Scotland’s Year of Young People and we are going to celebrate this on our blog throughout the year by featuring records that give an insight into the lives […]