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Delivering focused investment in the historic built environment of the City of Stirling

Stirling City Heritage Trust promote and encourage the protection and preservation of the historic, architectural and landscape heritage within the Stirling Council Area for the benefit of the general public now and in the future.

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The Traditional Buildings Health Check is a proactive maintenance scheme delivered by Stirling City Heritage Trust to assist owners in Stirling to maintain their traditional buildings. Membership offers access to the maintenance and repair advice from our Traditional Buildings Team and to our impartial building inspection service.

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Stirling’s Built Heritage

Pre-industrial Stirling was one of three major strongholds in Scotland, the others being Edinburgh and Perth. The castle was the strongest defence in Scotland and, in the 15th and 16th century, a Royal residential palace and favoured seat of the Stuart Kings.
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Explore Stirling

While Stirling Castle, perched on its rocky volcanic outcrop, is the most prominent evidence of its historic pedigree, there are many other buildings which contribute to the surviving architectural history.
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Online Exhibition

John Allan: A Man of Original Ideas

An author, historian and architect, he leaves a legacy of fascinating buildings which we can all enjoy today.

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Blog

Keep up to date with our latest news, discover more stories from Stirling's past and find out about our up coming events and exhibitions.

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Creative careers in the heritage sector

For Creative Careers Week 2022, we’ve gathered together some useful resources for young people considering a creative career in the heritage sector.
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Ghost Tales from Stirling

Between 1929 and 1932 Stirling was plagued by hauntings, a white-robed figure lurked in dark alleys and on countryside roads, and even went as far as terrifying people on thoroughfares like Port Street in the city centre.
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Walker Family Visit

In August, we were thrilled to welcome relatives of Stirling architect Ronald Walker (1858-1911), who were visiting Stirling to connect with their family history.
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Snowdon House and The West Indies

Demolished in in the 20th century, Snowdon House has a fascinating history which we are examining as part of Black History Month.
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The Abolition Movement in Stirling

This Black History Month we have decided to explore Stirling’s lost heritage and its links with the Abolition Movement and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 
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20 Great Buildings of Stirling

To coincide with the 2022 Stirling Doors Open Days, Stirling City Heritage Trust has launched 20 Great Buildings of Stirling, an Accessible Publication, tailored for people living with dementia, in care communities, and New Scots.
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Avenues to the Past: Stirling’s Historic Streets

As Stirling celebrates 20 years of city status, Stirling City Heritage Trust invites you to discover the stories of Stirling’s historic streets and how Conservation Area designation helps to protect the city’s unique historic environment.
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Stirling’s Streetscape Stories: Photography Workshop

On 17th August as part of the Stirling Photography Festival, we collaborated with their team and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to hold a photography workshop called ‘Stirling’s Streetscape Stories’ at Made In Stirling.
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Stirlingshire’s Highland Games

Highland Games are held every summer across Scotland, and although some of the traditions seem ancient, Highland Games themselves are a relatively new invention.
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Postcards From Stirling

Even though we can now video call each other from around the world, the tradition of sending postcards back home when we go on holiday is still going strong.

Stirling City Heritage Trust was set up by Historic Environment Scotland (formerly Historic Scotland) in partnership with Stirling Council as a means of delivering focused investment in the historic built environment of the City of Stirling.

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Aims & Objectives

To invest and support projects within the historic environment which will contribute to the economic regeneration and resilience of Stirling’s city centre and make Stirling City a better place to live, visit and invest.
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Our Team

The Trust is run by a manager and has a staff compliment of three full-time staff working on the Traditional Buildings Health Check pilot project.
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Publications

Stirling City Heritage Trust helps develop traditional building skills, preserve our historic environment and inspires people to appreciate their built heritage, Read more about our varied work in these publications.
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About Us

Stirling City Heritage Trust was set up by Historic Environment Scotland (formerly Historic Scotland) in partnership with Stirling Council as a means of delivering focused investment in the historic built environment of the City of Stirling.

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