John Cowane is one of the best-known figures from Stirling's past, as founder of the Hospital or Alms House which bears his name. Less well known is that his house survives as a stabilised ruin St Mary's Wynd.
Sadly, this house, one of the oldest surviving in Stirling, is rarely accessible to the public. There are presently efforts to undertake some restoration work - particularly in the garden area to the rear.
Volunteers are working on the last Thursday each month. There is a series of talks about the site's potential (the next one is by Buglife on 9th October at 5pm to 6.30 pm.
You can find out more at the project website, www.transitionstirling.org.uk.
Sadly, this house, one of the oldest surviving in Stirling, is rarely accessible to the public. There are presently efforts to undertake some restoration work - particularly in the garden area to the rear.
Volunteers are working on the last Thursday each month. There is a series of talks about the site's potential (the next one is by Buglife on 9th October at 5pm to 6.30 pm.
You can find out more at the project website, www.transitionstirling.org.uk.
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