Stirling 900 – Burgesses and Freemen
For this month’s ‘Document of the Month’ feature we are examining more about just what made a Royal Burgh special. The inhabitants were known as ‘Burgesses’ and there were rules […]
Author: Stirling Archives
Central Regional Council and Glasgow’s bid for the 1984 Olympic Games
On 23rd June 1975, the convener for Central Regional Council, James Anderson, received a letter from the Chairman of the Glasgow Sports Promotional Council to request his presence at a […]
Robert Bruce Charter, 31st March 1327 – the earliest document held at the Council Archives
For July’s Document of the Month, and as part of our ongoing commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the Burgh of Stirling, a volunteer at the Council Archives on a […]
Stirling 900 – The Trossachs Water Festival, 1974
On 16th January 1973, the Callander and District Tourist Association held a meeting in conjunction with the Scottish Tourist Board, Scottish Sports Council, Central Scotland Tourist Association and Forestry Commission. […]
Stirling 900 – Walking the Marches – the Registers of the Perambulation Court
The Burgh Council, comprised of the Provost, Bailies and Councillors, has been responsible for the maintenance of the boundaries of the Burgh since its creation in the twelfth century. This […]
Stirling 900 – The Stirling County Commissioners of Supply, Alexander Graham Spiers and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, 1865
Commissioners of Supply were first established in Scotland in 1667 to collect the cess, or national land tax, on a county basis. The Commissioners themselves were prominent landowners within their […]
Stirling 900 – Ethel Moorhead, The Wallace Sword and the Chief Constable of Stirlingshire
For this month’s ‘Document of the Month’ feature, and in time for International Women’s Day in March, we are featuring a determined women, her protest and the subsequent impact that […]
Dunblane Rovers F.C. – Register of matches, players and goalscorers, 1924 – 1939
A recent donation to the archive was a register of matches, players and goalscorers for Dunblane Rovers F.C from 1924 – 1939. The register is a great example of sporting […]
Stirling 900 – The Origins of the Royal Burgh and the special relationship with the Crown
2024 sees the 900th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Burgh of Stirling. To celebrate, the Council Archives will be posting various articles giving details of the history of […]
‘May these lights, which are so beautiful, shine during the festive season and bring much joy and happiness to the citizens of Stirling’ – Stirling turns on its Christmas lights, 1962
As we enter December, many towns and villages will have already turned on their Christmas lights as part of their winter festivities. This celebration is a relatively recent tradition and […]