This weekend the clocks fall back, and we all get an extra hour of sleep, so we’re taking a look at some of the clocks which can be seen on buildings in Stirling City Centre. Perhaps the most striking and colourful clock can be seen on the Tolbooth tower.

#HaveYourSay: Historic Environment Scotland has published its draft strategy for Properties and Collections: Towards Sustainable Stewardship. The strategy outlines HES's plans for caring for and protecting its properties and collection in the long term.

As we unbatten the hatches after #StormAmy, now is an important time to take a look at the exposed areas of your property. ⚠️Are there any slipped or damaged slates? ⚠️ Are the gutters and downpipes secure and draining properly? ⚠️ Is there any water ingress inside the property?

It's Stirling Doors Open Days Open Days next weekend. This is your chance to step inside buildings and spaces that are usually closed to the public. Head over to the Doors Open days map to find out what’s open in Stirling next weekend:

It's #BloodyScotland this weekend, Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival. To mark the occasion we're taking a look at two of Stirling's historic jails, the Tolbooth Stirling and the Stirling Old Town Jail. 📷 Drone photo of Stirling Old Town Jail

This #WorldPhotographyDay we’re highlighting the work of Stirling’s pioneering 19th & 20th century photographers. We’re indebted to them in particular for their street photography. 📸 Barnton Street, 1890s by Sgt Mackenzie. Courtesy of The Stirling Smith

Did you know that you can find the grave of one of Scotland’s pioneering female archaeologists’ in the Stirling’s Old Town Cemetery? Christian MacLagan was born near Denny, Stirlingshire, in 1811, she conducted pioneering studies of the ancient landscape. #adayinarchaeology #FestivalofArchaeology

Running out of free summer holiday activities? We've just restocked Stirling Central Library with our David Galletly illustrated Family Heritage Trail for Stirling City Centre. Follow the trail to learn all about the history of the city and complete a codebreaker word scramble.

#OnThisDay the foundation stone for Stirling’s Municipal Buildings was laid by King George V in 1914, but less than one month later on August 4th Britain declared war on Germany and the First World War began, delaying construction.

Staying hydrated is important during the summer months. Today water bottle refill points are ubiquitous throughout the country, back in the 18th & 19th century Stirling one of the ways they stayed hydrated was through ancient wells. Some of them still survive today. 📷 @smithmuseum.bsky.social

In 1314, Stirling Castle was controlled by King Edward II of England and his forces but was under siege by the Scots. Determined to relieve his forces in the Castle, Edward II assembled the largest army to ever invade Scotland. #OnThisDay 📷 @smithmuseum.bsky.social

Looking for free things to do with the kids over the Holidays? We've created an Family Heritage Trail for Stirling City Centre, learn all about the history of the city and complete a codebreaker word scramble. Pick-up the trail for free at Stirling Central Library

Yesterday we were pleased to attend the Historic Environment Scotland Designations Strategy Event at Longmore House in Edinburgh. Facilitated by BEFS, attendees had positive discussions about the draft strategy and the future of designations.

We are delighted to announce that SCHT Trustees have appointed Vivienne Whyte as the new Trust Manager to take over from Lindsay Lennie on 1 September 2025. Lindsay is retiring after 15 years of working with the Trust. SCHT staff and Trustees look forward to welcoming her in September.

#localhistorymonth #Onthisday 600 years ago Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany was beheaded on Gowan Hill. Murdoch Stewart was Governor of Scotland from 1420 until 1424, the year that the soon-to-be James I returned to Scotland after 18 years of captivity in England.

This #LocalHistoryMonth we’re launching an online exhibition about the pioneering Thistle Property Trust (TPT) who aimed to refurbish historic buildings in the Top of The Town to create comfortable & sanitary housing 📷 Properties owned & refurbished by the TPT. Courtesy of @smithmuseum.bsky.social

📢 We have two exciting opportunities open for applications! We’re hiring: SCHT Trust Manager 📅 Closing 19th May Traditional Buildings Inspector/Trainee Inspector 📅 Closing 2nd May For job details and how to apply visit: bit.ly/SCHTcareers

#EarthDay Many older buildings have poor EPC ratings and insulating them can be challenging due to the potential negative impacts on historic fabric. Thanks to funding from the #UKSPF and from Historic Environment Scotland we've been supporting traditional building owners to retrofit their buildings

#NationalTeaDay Where do you buy your tea? In the 1920s many in Stirling would have bought their tea from the Co-operative Society. This image shows the interior of the Co-operative at Causewayhead in the 1920s. 📷 Courtesy of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

📣 We’re Hiring! Do you have a passion for heritage and want to make a difference in the preservation of Stirling's built environment? We’re hiring a Traditional Buildings Inspector/Trainee Inspector. 💼 £26-30K Per Annum (depending on experience) 📅 Closing 2nd May Apply: bit.ly/SCHTcareers

Our inspectors captured this lovely shot of Stirling while out on a drone inspection last week. The better weather is the perfect opportunity to show your building some love, inspect your roof for broken or missing slates, remove vegetation and giving your joinery a fresh coat of paint.

Looking for something to do with the kids over Easter? We've created an illustrated Family Heritage Trail for Stirling City Centre with artist David Galletly. Follow the trail to learn fun facts about the history of the city. You can pick-up the trail for free at Stirling Central Library

We hope you’ve managed to head over to @smithmuseum.bsky.social to view our Avenues to the Past: Stirling's Historic Streets exhibition. If not, this week is your last chance. 📷 Broad Street featuring the Tolbooth and Mercat Cross. Archive image courtesy of Stirling Archives.

Today we’re exploring the Bannockburn Conservation Area. Once a village, but now a part of the City of Stirling, Bannockburn expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries as the eponymous burn powered the textile mills along its banks. 📷 Postcard of Bannockburn. Courtesy of Stirling Archive

Have you visited our exhibition @smithmuseum.bsky.social? As the #Stirling900 draws to a close, discover the stories of Stirling’s wide leafy avenues, narrow urban streets, and winding lanes. Explore Avenues to the Past: Stirling's Historic Streets, until 30 March bit.ly/SCHTexhibitio...

We’ll be exploring the small and winding Torbrex Conservation Area today. Torbrex was once a weaving village but it is now part of the City of Stirling. This small Conservation Area first appears in the historic record as ‘the lands of Torbrekkis’ in a charter from 1532 issued by James V.

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating our Women In Construction event series. Since 2020, we’ve held 4 events which aim to inspire high school students to consider a career in the construction sector, with a focus on roles which involve working with the historic built environment.

Dunblane Cathedral captured by our inspectors while out completing a drone survey yesterday. Remember to take the time to show your building some love, inspect your roof for broken or missing slates, remove vegetation and giving your joinery a fresh coat of paint.

To coincide with our exhibition being up @smithmuseum.bsky.social we'll be sharing stories about Stirling's conservation areas. First up is the small but important Bridgehaugh Conservation Area, centred on Stirling Old Bridge. 📷 Postcard of Stirling's Old Bridge, courtesy of The Stirling Smith.

📢 Our exhibition is up at @smithmuseum.bsky.social As Stirling celebrates 900 years as a Royal Burgh, Avenues to the Past: Stirling’s Historic Streets uncovers the stories of Stirling’s historic streets and how Conservation Area designation helps to protect them. More: bit.ly/SCHTconservationareas