糖心Vlog

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Allan’s Primary School Bastion

22 September 2024

This beehive bastion on the Old Town Wall, behind Allan’s Primary School, dates from the 1500’s. It was converted from a gunpowder store into a Doocot in the 1700’s and was renovated in 2003. The Old Town Wall is constructed directly onto the rock which, in many places, is only just below the ground surface. Three gun loops are visible from the south side of the wall. 

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Bannockburn House Tours

22 September 2024

The Category A-listed Bannockburn House has survived relatively unchanged since the 1600s. Empty for over 50 years, the house and gardens were bought by the local community in December 2017, with help from public donations and grants from organisations including Stirling Council and the Scottish Land Fund. Dedicated volunteers are breathing new life into the house and grounds to create a community hub, providing a range of activities and resources to benefit future generations.

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Camphill Blair Drummond House

21 September 2024

Camphill Blair Drummond is a rural community situated six miles from the historic city of Stirling, Scotland. We offer a home, meaningful activities and opportunities for personal development to adults with learning disabilities and other special needs. In all some 200 people live and work within Camphill Blair Drummond.

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CCDT Gillies Hill Community Woodland and Walled Garden

21 September 2024

22 September 2024

Polmaise Castle and estate were built by the Architect William Burn in 1863, the house was demolished 14th July 1966. The estate’s walled garden in the community woodland remains and is being restored. Visit and learn about the garden and the many other features of interest in the community woodland and remnants of this old country estate. 

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Central Library

22 September 2024

Central Library is taking part in Stirling’s 糖心Vlog Day, pre-book a special tour round the building, including the areas not usually seen by the public.

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Church of the Holy Rude

21 September 2024

22 September 2024

One of the most important and historic buildings in Stirling and beyond. Surrounded by four of the Top of the Town graveyards, the Category A Listed Church of the Holy Rude dates from at least the 1400s and is the second oldest building in Stirling. A mighty place of worship for over 600 years, it is where King James VI was crowned. The building retains visible musket shot-holes on its tower wall from when Stirling Castle was under siege in 1651.

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Cowane’s Hospital

21 September 2024

22 September 2024

Cowane’s Hospital Trust was established in 1637 and is Scotland’s second oldest surviving charitable trust. The Category A Listed Building Cowane’s Hospital, set within stunning gardens at the Top of the Town, was founded by John Cowane for poor members of the local Merchant Guild. Originally two storeys inside it was altered in 1852 to form a Guild Hall with a viewing gallery, minstrel’s gallery and elongated windows throughout.

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Creative Dunblane

21 September 2024

The Burgh Chambers is in the Cathedral quarter in Dunblane. Built in 1900 it housed the Town Council and then Stirling Council local services until 2020. It was the scene of a daring escape in the 1959 film version of the 39 Steps. Dunblane Digital Makerspace and a planned co-working space are available for the community.

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Dementia Services Development Centre

21 September 2024

This event has been cancelled.

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Gargunnock Kirk

22 September 2024

22 September 2024

Gargunnock Kirk is Category B Listed and dates from 1628. The picturesque T-plan building, with three sets of external stairs leading to separate Lairds lofts. It sits at the historic heart of the village of Gargunnock, where there has been a church in one form or another for over 500 years. The kirk was altered in 1774 and has had a number of internal refurbishments since. It contains a Robert Lorimer war memorial and pulpit and has two good 20thcentury stained glass windows which are attributed to William Wilson and Douglas Hamilton. The church is set within its graveyard.