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Cunninghame Graham Library
Read moreOn Wednesday morning, the Cunninghame Graham Library opens at the Smith. Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham was perhaps the finest short story writer of all time.
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First day as an Intern – Nele Thorrez
Read moreIntern Nele Thorrez Nationality: Belgian Studies: Master Degree: audio visual and visual art, department Photography, Sint-Lukas, Brussels On a 4 month internship funded by http://www.flandersknowledgearea.be/
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Drymen Communion Silver, 1732
Read moreNext Thursday (18 February) there will be a celebration at the Stirling Smith for the purchase of two silver cups, inscribed ‘The Communion Cups of
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Cambuskenneth Abbey
Read moreThe recent archaeological investigations at Cambuskenneth Abbey have highlighted the importance of the ruins as a site of great significance. Archaeologist Murray Cook rightly describes
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Guardians of Scotland Trust
Read moreThe exhibition of the six finalists in the Guardians of Scotland Trust competition for the design of an artwork to commemorate the part of both
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Drouthy Neebours, The Great Art Quest
Read moreToday’s story is about the up and coming generation of Stirling artists. This painting by Liam McQueen of Riverside Primary School is one of many
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Sewing Sample Day Dress, by Matilda Murdoch, 1839
Read moreThe Stirling Smith does not have a large collection of costume, but this is one of 26 items, sewn by eight year old Matilda Murdoch
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A Rare Stirling Gift, Mauchlineware Souvenir
Read moreToday, visitors expect – and get – quality souvenirs at our visitor attractions. Today’s object from the Smith collections is a souvenir which is at
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I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, Tommie Connor
Read moreToday’s story features a popular song sheet from the Stirling Smith collections. British song writer Tommie Connor produced both the music and lyrics for ‘I
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