by admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Latest News, Volunteer Blog
Wednesday the 15th of January 2020 saw a historic day commemorated at Bannockburn House. A Brief Come Back The brief return of the Ancient Key of Stirling, which had lain hidden within the House for many a year. It was proudly welcomed by the many volunteers and...
by admin | Jan 22, 2019 | History, Volunteer Blog
Stan & Ollie Movie Cold, dark months Now that the glitz and overindulgence of the festive period is well behind us, we turn our attention to the cold, dark months that are always present during the first part of the new year. Movie Awards Season ...
by admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Gardens, History, Volunteer Blog
What an exciting time we have been having recently In the last three weeks we have been visited by two former gardeners who were employed (not simultaneously) by Miss Mitchell in the 1950’s. It is so important for us when we make contact with people who have been...
by admin | Jun 12, 2018 | History, Volunteer Blog
The word Jacobite derives from the Latin Jacobus (follower of James). The Jacobites were supporters of the Stuarts who had been overthrown during the Glorious Revolution of 1688/89. The Catholic King James VII had been deposed by William of Orange & his wife...
by admin | May 1, 2018 | History, Volunteer Blog
Bannnockburn House Links Between 1787 and 1883, Bannockburn House was owned and occupied by various members of the Ramsay family of Barnton in Edinburgh. In 1787, William Ramsay, an Edinburgh merchant banker who also owned Barnton House in Edinburgh, Sauchie House and...