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Thanks for checking out the latest news from the Bannockburn House Trust. Here you will find the latest blogs from the gardening, history and operations teams and any news updates for the project.  We encourage our volunteers to write blogs for the website and would be delighted to hear from you if you volunteer and would like to write a blog for us. Email [email protected].

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Tales of Tartan Volume 3

by | 24/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds.  To celebrate we’re...
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Bannockburn House on Tour – Japenese Garden at Cowden

by | 06/05/2023 | Gardens, Latest News | 0 Comments

Visiting the Japanese GardenRecently, Bannockburn House played host to team members from The Japanese Garden at Cowden for a tour of our House and Garden. Last week we were given the opportunity to take part in a reciprocal visit to the Japanese Garden for a guided...
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Tales of Tartan – Volume 2

by | 05/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds. To kick off this fantastic...
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Challenging Times for Bannockburn House Trust

by | 03/05/2023 | Latest News | 0 Comments

Challenging Times for Bannockburn House TrustWe have recently been informed that we were unsuccessful with an application for core funding from the Scottish Government. This news, unfortunately, means that we have had to say goodbye to some members of staff. Jim...
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Tales of Tartan – Volume 1

by | 16/04/2023 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

We are excited to announce a very special event to celebrate tartan and its connections to Bannockburn House! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds. To kick off this fantastic...
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Come visit a historic gem, book on to a tour.

by | 04/02/2023 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

Our Tours are now available to book from April 2nd. Available dates are 2nd April, 7th May , 4th June, 2nd July, 3rd September, 1st October Check out our events page or click on our booking page directly to get your ticket
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Stirling Council invests £600K in community projects as it celebrates local hero who made his mark in San Francisco

by | 13/01/2023 | Latest News | 0 Comments

Stirling Council has allocated an investment of £600,000 in community-led projects on the anniversary of one of Bannockburn’s most famous sons. Four projects across the area will receive awards ranging from £25,000 to £300,000 to support regeneration and economic...
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Invitation to Tender- City Deal Green Book Business Case

by | 05/08/2022 | Events, Latest News, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

Bannockburn House Trust Invitation to Tender City Deal Green Book Business Case   Bannockburn House Trust (BHT) is a Scottish Charity which owns an historic 30-acre estate to the south of Stirling. It is preparing a bid for City Deal finance and requires a...
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BANNOCKBURN HOUSE RETURNS TO ITS TARTAN ROOTS

by | 01/08/2022 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

  A month-long celebration of all things tartan will take place in Stirling this August, marking 200 years since a ‘ban’ on traditional Highland dress was lifted by King George IV.   Tartan Fest celebrations will kick off on Saturday 6 August with a two-day...
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Wedding Fayre 3rd April 2022

by | 03/04/2022 | Hire Us, Latest News, Weddings | 0 Comments

Bannockburn House hosted a new event on 3rd April, its first Wedding Fayre. Images by Hugh McCusker. Over 100 loved up couples attended the event showcasing over 25 unique wedding specialists...
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Ne’er cast a cloot till May is oot.

by | 26/05/2023 | Gardens | 0 Comments

Ne’er cast a cloot till May is oot.I love Scotland at this time of year as the countryside is clothed with blossom and wildflowers. The grass has grown tall and gently ripples in the breeze, the bank is covered in an ethereal swathe of ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’ (so called...
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Bannockburn House on Tour – Japenese Garden at Cowden

by | 06/05/2023 | Gardens, Latest News | 0 Comments

Visiting the Japanese GardenRecently, Bannockburn House played host to team members from The Japanese Garden at Cowden for a tour of our House and Garden. Last week we were given the opportunity to take part in a reciprocal visit to the Japanese Garden for a guided...
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April’s garden blog – Potatoes galore

by | 30/04/2023 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

This has been a cold SpringThis has been a cold Spring and although we have had a few warm, sunny days, the consistently low night-time temperatures we have been experiencing have really held things back. While light is an important factor for some seeds to germinate,...

March’s garden blog – Spring will be a little late this year

by | 31/03/2023 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

This has been a cold SpringThis has been a cold Spring and although we have had a few warm, sunny days, the consistently low night-time temperatures we have been experiencing have really held things back. While light is an important factor for some seeds to germinate,...
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February garden update no more larch

by | 28/02/2023 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

As months go, February sees quite a change. On the first day, here in Stirling, sunrise was at 8.12 a.m. and sunset was at 16.47, a day length of 8 hours and 35 minutes; now, on February 28th, sunrise is 7.11 a.m. and sunset is at 17.47 a day length of 10 hours and 36...
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The garden in January

by | 27/01/2023 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

What a pleasure it has been to be out in the garden for the past few days. The weather is so much milder and although we know that more cold weather might be just around the corner, it is such a treat to feel the warm sun on your face and see the first signs of life...
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Waxcaps in Advent

by | 02/12/2022 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

It has been rewarding to see the Enclosed Garden come to life this summer as our fruit and vegetables began to flourish and as a result we have been able to send a regular, weekly picking of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs to the local food bank, ‘Ladies of the...
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Pumpkins and Orange Peel

by | 31/10/2022 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

So half-term is over, the clocks have gone back an hour and Hallowe’en is upon us!   During October the final warm days of Autumn vanish, leaves carpet the garden and the wind grows colder but, surprisingly, the soil still...
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Pumpkins galore

by | 30/09/2022 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

At the start of September our own swallows upped and left for their long journey south. But as compensation, for at least the next ten days or so, we had mixed groups of swallows passing through the gardens and feeding around ‘The Broccoli Tree’. ‘The Broccoli Tree’...

Autumn Gleanings

by | 01/09/2022 | Gardens, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

Twice this week we have had geese flying low across the orchard, so close that we can almost feel the ‘whoosh’ of air through their feathers as they pass by and even though it has been several months since we last heard them, their approaching sound is unmistakable....

History Blog

The Oyster Girl by Philip Mercier (1689/91-1760). Photo Credit: Christie’s.[10]

Tales of Tartan Volume 3

by | 24/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds.  To celebrate we’re...
Portrait of a Jacobite Lady, Cosmo Alexander c 1745. Photo Credit: National Trust for Scotland, Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre

Tales of Tartan – Volume 2

by | 05/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds. To kick off this fantastic...
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St Ninian Clock Tower Event Sunday 29th January 2023

by | 28/01/2023 | Events, History | 0 Comments

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...
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A famous Son coming back home

by | 16/01/2023 | History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Battle of Sheriffmuir

by | 26/11/2022 | Events, History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Every Picture Tells A Story

by | 04/03/2022 | History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

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...
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A dram fit for a Prince

by | 23/01/2022 | History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

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...
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The Ancient Port Key of Stirling Returns to Bannockburn House

by | 04/01/2022 | Events, History | 0 Comments

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...

SNIPPETS FROM HISTORY

by | 13/09/2021 | History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

Our History Tours are back up and running and our volunteers' research into the rich history of Bannockburn House continues apace, as volunteer Helen explains: History volunteer Hugh McCusker discovered that Bannockburn House's first resident, Sir Hugh Paterson I, had...

YOUNGSTERS DIG DEEP INTO HOUSE’S HISTORY

by | 20/08/2021 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

​A team of budding young archaeologists set about cleaning their latest finds at Bannockburn House on Saturday (14 August), under the watchful eye of local expert Colin Davenport. The hoard, discovered in a Victorian midden (or dump) in the grounds of the seventeenth...

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The Oyster Girl by Philip Mercier (1689/91-1760). Photo Credit: Christie’s.[10]

Tales of Tartan Volume 3

by | 24/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds.  To celebrate we’re...
Portrait of a Jacobite Lady, Cosmo Alexander c 1745. Photo Credit: National Trust for Scotland, Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre

Tales of Tartan – Volume 2

by | 05/05/2023 | Events, History, Latest News | 0 Comments

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE A VERY SPECIAL EVENT TO CELEBRATE TARTAN AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO BANNOCKBURN HOUSE! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds. To kick off this fantastic...

Tales of Tartan – Volume 1

by | 16/04/2023 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

We are excited to announce a very special event to celebrate tartan and its connections to Bannockburn House! On June 25th we will be hosting talks by world-renowned experts in tartan and historical dress, Peter MacDonald and Rebecca Olds. To kick off this fantastic...
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Come visit a historic gem, book on to a tour.

by | 04/02/2023 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

Our Tours are now available to book from April 2nd. Available dates are 2nd April, 7th May , 4th June, 2nd July, 3rd September, 1st October Check out our events page or click on our booking page directly to get your ticket
Jacobite january poster

St Ninian Clock Tower Event Sunday 29th January 2023

by | 28/01/2023 | Events, History | 0 Comments

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...

Battle of Sheriffmuir

by | 26/11/2022 | Events, History, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

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...

Invitation to Tender- City Deal Green Book Business Case

by | 05/08/2022 | Events, Latest News, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

Bannockburn House Trust Invitation to Tender City Deal Green Book Business Case   Bannockburn House Trust (BHT) is a Scottish Charity which owns an historic 30-acre estate to the south of Stirling. It is preparing a bid for City Deal finance and requires a...
Events Manager Ross with daughter Bonnie by the giant yarn ball

BANNOCKBURN HOUSE RETURNS TO ITS TARTAN ROOTS

by | 01/08/2022 | Events, Latest News | 0 Comments

  A month-long celebration of all things tartan will take place in Stirling this August, marking 200 years since a ‘ban’ on traditional Highland dress was lifted by King George IV.   Tartan Fest celebrations will kick off on Saturday 6 August with a two-day...

Work Experience at Bannockburn House

by | 17/06/2022 | Events, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

An exclusive look at the breath-taking Bannockburn House. Nestled outside Stirling in beautiful woodland and exquisite gardens stands a magnificent 17th Century mansion with a rich, colourful history. Now owned by the local community this enchanting building holds...

Visit from MP and MSP to Bannockburn House

by | 04/03/2022 | Events, Volunteer Blog | 0 Comments

On Friday 4th March Bannockburn House had the pleasure of hosting MP Alyn Smith, MSP Evelyn Tweed and Cllr Alasdair MacPherson to discuss our plans.   We briefly discussed our recent achievements from our huge volunteer led gardening, construction and wall work...
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