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As part of the wider Stirling Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) three historic pedestrian routes within the Old Town are being revitalised. we invite you to a Drop In Event at Made in Stirling CIC, 44 King Street, Stirling FK8 1AY on Saturday 5th April from 10am – 2pm. Members of the Project Team will be on hand to discuss and gather your feedback. Kingstables Lane, the Upper and Sma' Vennels are historic pedestrian routes within the public realm of the city which form a valuable part of Stirling's character adding to its interest and complexity as a medieval Burgh. Each route faces its own challenges whether it be antisocial behaviour issues, steep gradients or extensive refuse storage. The Public Realm project aims to undertake repair, restoration and enhancement works to improve the floor scape surfaces and install enhanced lighting encouraging future use and exploration. We are keen to hear your views.  See Archeology Scotland - March 2025 newsletter. Access the website via web page
Follow Along & Say Hi! The quickest way to stay updated with what we're up to, on and off the field, is to follow along on our social media channels: Instagram X/Twitter Bluesky Facebook If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our work, please don't hesitate to contact us. Edward Burns uploaded a video about Stirling to his Youtube channel (Ed Explores Scotland). The video’s called, ‘STIRLING – Old & New (The Architect’s Dilemma)
In the video he has tried to explain why he thinks the top of the town in Stirling feels cold and clinical, and lacks the atmosphere and vibrancy of the Stirling of old. He understands that it was important to tackle slum housing, but asked if so many old buildings needed demolished? www.youtube.com/@EdExploresScotland our next meeting will be on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 7.30pm in the Smith Art Gallery and Museum. The Guest Speaker will be member Kenneth McLaren The topic will be: “The Burgh of Stirling Fire Brigade” As usual we ask visitors (who are very welcome) for a contribution of £3; members free. You can download a flyer here. Dear Members and Guests 
  See Archeology Scotland - February 2025 newsletter. Access the website via web page
Follow Along & Say Hi! The quickest way to stay updated with what we're up to, on and off the field, is to follow along on our social media channels: Instagram X/Twitter Bluesky Facebook If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our work, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are reaching out on behalf of the Scottish Co-operative Discovery Centre (SCDC) in West Calder, a community-led heritage project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
My name is Ashley Fenwick and I currently work at Stirling University with students studying to be secondary school geography teachers. Last year, we undertook some initial work with the Smith Art Gallery around decolonising the curriculum. We began to explore some aspects of Stirling’s Uncomfortable Past e.g. links to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. This year I am hoping to build on this initial work in the form of mapping out a walking tour and developing some questions that might be considered linked with each site. Sites might include–paintings, artefacts, landmarks, street names, houses, graves. The long-term hope is that this map could be shared with schools and evolve over time. If any members of Stirling’s Local History Society would be interested in supporting this activity I would be delighted to hear from you. I can be contacted by e-mail: [email protected].Dear Members and Guests Happy New year! Our next lecture will take place on Thursday 30th January, starting at 7:30pm in the Stirling Smith Museum. Dr Murray Cook will present a talk titled 'Stirling's Dead Centre: Tales of the Old Town Cemetery'. Dr Cook is currently working with the society on a book about the cemeteries in the town and anyone who has attended his guided walks in the graveyards will know that we are in for a very interesting evening. Doors open at 7pm and admission for non members is £3. For further information and membership enquiries - email: [email protected] We look forward to seeing you there. 
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