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Lecropt Kirk, Remembrance Window, Bridge of Allan
Read moreMost stained glass windows are about remembrance. Today’s story concerns a detail of the magnificent four light chancel window, the gift of Lawrence Pullar in
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Remembering WW1
Read moreLINES written to Private A. DRUMMOND as a token of esteem, from a chum in the Black Watch, being the combined thanks for the splendid
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The Tomb of King Robert the Bruce
Read moreKing Robert the Bruce died on 7 June 1329. His body was buried in Dunfermline Abbey and his heart was taken on crusade by Sir
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Bluebird Buses, W Alexander & Sons Ltd, Raploch
Read moreMost of us have forgotten that Stirling was at one time a centre for the coach building industry, with the main coach works sited where
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McAree Brothers, Knitting Heaven
Read moreMcAree Brothers, established in 1878, are described by current fans familiar with their shop in King Street as “knitting heaven in Stirling” on account of
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Arts & Crafts Movment in Stirling
Read moreToday’s object from the Stirling Smith collections is an arts and crafts oak cabinet which has a door decorated with gesso. It was made by
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Sporting Excellence in Bridge of Allan
Read moreThe University of Stirling is well–known as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, a designation by the Scottish Government in recognition of the contribution made to
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Beaton’s Mill, Whins of Milton
Read moreWith the rise of the internet, the sale of traditional holiday postcards is in decline. This lovely card was published by the Borestone Committee in
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John Ferguson (1882 -1928), Poet
Read moreNot much is known about John Ferguson. The photograph is from the Christmas Observer of 1928. He was born and raised in Stirling, and attended
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