Central Regional Council at the last Grand Match, 7th February 1979
On 6th February 1979, curlers were on alert as news outlets in Scotland announced that the Grand Match was to take place the following morning. The winter had been particularly […]
document of the month
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 […]
Balfron High School Magazines, 1928 – 1942
A recent donation to the archives was a collection of Balfron High School magazines dating from 1928 – 1942 (A2069). Produced by pupils at the school, the magazines provide a […]
The Drummonds of Blair Drummond
In 1632, George Drummond was born in Blair, Stormount, in Blairgowrie Parish. He was the sixth Laird of Blair and sold Blair in 1682. In 1684, he bought the lands […]
The Unknown Hawkers of Balfron
In the Parish of Balfron nearly 100 years ago, the Parish Council was faced with a rather mysterious couple when an out of work man and woman applied for poor […]
Grace Tasker and Catherine Turbull – Stirling’s first female Councillors
As we approach the local elections at the beginning of May, our Document of the Month focuses on two notable Stirling Councillors: Grace Tasker and Catherine Turnbull. Miss Tasker and […]
Helen McFarlan and her Unborn Baby – Who is the Father?
All of the records we hold here at Stirling Council Archives tell a story. While some require a bit more digging and research in order to bring them to light, […]
Burgh of Doune Bye-Laws
A cold ice cream is probably not on the menu at this time of year in Scotland, but for November’s Document of the Month we are looking at the Doune […]
‘Undaunted’ – The Alloa Shipping Register, 1838 – 1855
As we continue with the year of coast and waters, our document of the month flows to Alloa. During the 18th century, Alloa played an important role in developing the […]
The Drought of 1933
Scotland is definitely known for its rainy weather and although most of us will have enjoyed the sunshine we recently had, there was a time when the rain was sorely […]