Stirling’s Agricultural Shows
Agricultural shows were formed throughout Scotland as a way to spread knowledge about new farming equipment and techniques, and Stirling was no different. Initially formed as societies to discuss technological […]
Drymen
New additions to our collection – Buchanan and Drymen school records
Our document of the month for January focuses on a small collection of records which became part of our holdings just before Christmas. These were particularly welcomed as they bolstered […]
Gala days in Stirlingshire
A long standing summer tradition of many of the villages in Stirlingshire is to host their own gala day. Gala days were, and still are, popular events for many rural […]
Explore Your Archives 2017 – School log books
Our first feature for Explore Your Archives 2017 is a focus on school log books. A log book is an administrative record that schools were obliged to keep under the […]
Government Evacuation Scheme, 1939 – 1945 – Western Stirlingshire
When Neville Chamberlain declared war with Germany on 3rd September 1939, Britain had been preparing for the largest migration of people the county had ever seen. In Scotland it was […]
ReCollections, Drymen Library, 2 Feb 2017
ReCollections Open Day, Drymen Library, Thur 2 Feb Would you like to help preserve the memories of your community? Do you enjoy local history and talking to people? If you […]
Gateside House and Sir Maurice Denny – Drymen’s connection to Shipbuilding on the Clyde
William Denny and Brothers were one of Scotland’s most successful shipbuilding companies. Based in Dumbarton on the River Clyde, they were renowned for their steamships and ferries. The company was […]