Highlights of our Police Collections
For October, our document of the month focuses on in fact many different documents relating to police forces in the area over the years are held at the Archives. These […]
family history
Will of Mrs Anna Wermelskirch (nee Lowis), 3 July 1874
Stirling Council Archives holds a small bundle (A0070) of 19th century records concerning Anna (or Anne) Wermelskirch (nee Lowis). Anne’s translated will from July 1874 is our Document of the […]
Christmas Countdown: Stirling Observer Christmas Annuals
From 1911 to 1969 the Stirling Observer produced an annual round-up of local news and events at the end of the year in December. These Christmas Annuals feature beautifully designed […]
A Single Mum in 1873 – the Callander Register of the Poor, 1845 – 1895
This register and others like it held at the Archives give some of the most detailed information that you can find about people living in the past. The Poor Law […]
Using the Archives
Stirling Council Archives has a searchroom open to the public and staff can also answer enquiries via email, phone or post. If you have never visited an Archive before you […]
Family history resources
If you are just getting started researching your family tree you may find the following resources useful. Scotland’s People The first place to look for basic family history information for […]