Highland Games in the Central Scotland area
With the arrival of the month of June, summer is finally upon us. In Scotland, this means the beginning of Highland Games season. Many communities across the country will be […]
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Royal Coronation Celebrations at Stirling
In the build-up to the coronation, our Document of the Month for May reflects upon the local coronation celebrations of the last 185 years. A selection of photographs, newspaper articles […]
The Grand Opening of the Regal Cinema, 3rd October 1932
In the aftermath of the 2023 Oscars season excitement, the Document of the Month for April shines a spotlight on the history of the silver screen here in Stirling. Monday […]
The Murray Place fire, August 1949
In the early hours of Tuesday 23rd August 1949, a fire broke out at the premises of Drummond & Sons Ltd, seed merchants at Murray Place, Stirling. The event was […]
List of pear, apple and plum varieties from the papers of the Murray Family of Polmaise, late 17th century
Our Document of the Month for February features a fascinating list found in the estate papers of the Murray family of Polmaise, near Stirling. This list of fruit varieties sent […]
Letter written to his aunt and uncle by Andrew Hardie before his execution 5th September 1820
We commemorate the death of John Baird and Andrew Hardie on this day in 1820. The two men were executed for treason on the 8th September 1820 for their part […]
The Origin of Stirling as a place name – what does Stirling mean?
Over the five days of the Off The Page Book Festival, this blog will be featuring posts under the heading Myth Busters, written by Council Archaeologist Murray Cook and Council […]
The Jacobites Advance Down the River Forth
On 23rd July 1745, Prince Charles Edward Stuart landed on Eriskay Island. His arrival would signal another chance for the Jacobites to restore the House of Stuart to the British […]
Stirling Water Works – Reservoir and Works at Touch 1847 – 1947
Although man made, reservoirs are an important part of Scotland’s landscape. They not only provide water to the populace, they also act as a good habitat for wildlife and provide […]
Stirling’s Old Bridge
For March’s Document of the Month we are looking at Stirling’s Old Bridge as part of our focus on waterways in this second Scottish Year of Coasts and Waters. The […]