Lochearnhead Tea Room, 1933
Stirling Council Archives holds building plans for the Western District of Perthshire (1920-1975). In 1932 plans were submitted for a proposed tea room and house at Lochearnhead. The plans were […]
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McAree Brothers, 55 – 59 King Street, a Stirling Institution
McAree Brothers have had a shop at numbers 55 to 59 King Street since 1893 and are a well-loved Stirling landmark. William, David and John McAree set up their first […]
The Bridge Clock at the Customs Roundabout – Gifted to Stirling, 1910
We begin Scotland’s Year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, 2016, with a Document of the Month from the Stirling Burgh Dean of Guild collection. In January 1910, Stirling’s Provost, David […]
Christmas Countdown: Christmas Cards from the Front, 1915
In the records of the Whinwell Children’s Home, held at the Archives, there is an album of cards that the founder of the home, Miss Croall, compiled. In it are […]
Christmas Countdown: St Ninians Primary School Christmas Treat, 1919
This entry from the St Ninans Weaver Row Primary School logbook from December 1919 gives details of the first time children at the school received anything special for Christmas. Prior […]
Christmas Countdown: Party like it’s 1981!
14 December 1981: the Education Department of Central Regional Council held a Christmas Party for Travellers’ children in Clackmannan Town Hall. The photo below includes Councillor Michael Kelly, Councillor John […]
Christmas Countdown: Bridge of Allan Scenes
William Steel was Provost of Bridge of Allan and a keen photographer. Not only did he take many beautiful and accomplished pictires of the Bridge of Allan area, he also […]
Christmas Countdown: 19th century Christmas cards
The Stirling of Gargunnock Collection at Stirling Council Archives contains a collection of Christmas cards from the 19th century. As you can see some contain more unusual images than others! […]
Drymen School Log Book and Diptheria
Stirling Council Archives holds various education records, including a log book for Drymen Public School, 1874-1911 (SC5/6/99). The Head Teacher of Drymen Public School was responsible for keeping this log […]
Vote for your favourite 40th anniversary post
Over the last few months Stirling Council Archives has been celebrating their 40th anniversary by showcasing ’40 Items on our 40th Year’ in regular posts. At our upcoming Explore Your […]