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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We continue to focus on waterways in the second year of Scottish Coasts and Waters with our Document of the Month for May. This month we are taking a look […]
As 2020 is Scotland’s year of Coast and Waters, November’s Document of the Month looks at the records held here at Stirling Council Archives for Stirling Fishing Club. Stirling Fishing […]
In keeping with this year’s theme of Scotland’s Year of Coast and Waters, the Document of the Month for March is the meeting minutes of the Callander Burgh Fishing Committee. […]