by Web Admin | Jan 28, 2023 | Events, History
Come to St. Ninians Church Hall for an afternoon of history and a guided walk and talk around the clock tower that exploded during January when the Jacobites were based in Stirling, led by Dr. Murray Cook. On the day, refreshments are also available. The tickets can...
by Web Admin | Jan 16, 2023 | History, Volunteer Blog
John McLaren, Horticulturalist, born in Bannockburn, started his gardening career at Bannockburn House before he eventually emigrated to America. This is an information panel talking about his documented journey back home to Bannockburn and other places around the...
by Web Admin | Nov 26, 2022 | Events, History, Volunteer Blog
Battle of Sheriffmuir Written by Liam McDermott – History Group The 13th November is an important date within the Jacobite Calendar as this year it commemorates the 307th anniversary of the Battle of Sheriffmuir. Pictured above: Depiction of the Battle of...
by marketing | Mar 4, 2022 | History, Volunteer Blog
Throughout the country our museums and galleries are full of paintings showing different aspects of life through the centuries. But how often do we look really closely at these paintings and wonder about the lives of those captured by the artist. A volunteer at...
by marketing | Jan 23, 2022 | History, Volunteer Blog
HRH Charles Edward Stuart arrived at Bannockburn House on the 6th January 1746. He remained at Bannockburn House for the rest of the month, chosen for its strategic location for the Siege of Stirling Castle and considered a place of safety as the Prince had a natural...
by marketing | Jan 4, 2022 | Events, History
On Friday the 7th of January Bannockburn House will see a brief return of the Ancient Key of Stirling which had lain hidden within the House for many a year. The Jacobite army approached Stirling on Friday the 3rd January 1746 surrounding the town the...
