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The Trust regular releases publications supporting its mission to promote and preserve Stirling’s built environment, develop traditional building skills and inspire people to appreciate their built heritage.

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SCHT 20 years DPS comp_Page_01-crop.jpg20 Years of Stirling City Heritage Trust

The Trust was officially formed in December 2004. Our launch event was at Argyll’s Lodgings in May 2004 with Provost Colin O’Brien and Trust Chairman, Philip Cleghorn. 

To coincide with this anniversary, Stirling City Heritage Trust has produced a report on 20 years of the Trust.

Download the SCHT 20 Year Report

 

CHT_Report_20page_Final comp_Page_01-crop.jpg20 Years of Scotland’s Historic City Management

The City Heritage Trusts (CHTs) were established in 2004 by Historic Scotland (now Historic Environment Scotland) in partnership with local authorities in Stirling, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness based on the existing Edinburgh World Heritage Trust model. Glasgow followed in 2007 and the Perth City Heritage Fund (PCHF) in 2012.

Download the 20 Years of Scotland’s Historic City Management Report

TBHC_Report_PRINT_Page_01.jpgTraditional Buildings Health Check 2013 - 2023

2023 marks 10 years since the Traditional Buildings Health Check Scheme was established, to coincide with this anniversary, Stirling City Heritage Trust has produced a report on 10 years of operating the scheme in Stirling.

Download the TBHC 10 Year Report

HES TBHC Pilot Report FINAL WEB cover_Page_01.pngTraditional Buildings Health Check – pilot review

Put together by Historic Environment Scotland this publication describes why the Traditional Buildings Health Check project was established, how it was delivered and sets out the key findings and achievements of the pilot.

Download the Pilot Review

Reminiscenes_material_report.pdf.pngHeritage Unboxed: Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia

In 2021, Stirling Council committed to making Stirling a Dementia Friendly City. Here at SCHT we’ve contributed to these wider strategic plans to promote mental health and wellbeing in Stirling by producing two resources specifically designed for use by people with Dementia.

This report explores the impact and outcomes of our dementia outreach projects, our Accessible Publication 20 Great buildings of Stirling and the Stirling Reminiscence Boxes.

Download the report

Wic report 2024 compressed_Page_01.jpgWomen in Construction Event Reports

Women in Construction is a series of events conceived and organised by Stirling City Heritage Trust (SCHT), with the aim of inspiring female high school students to consider a career in the construction sector. Our events showcase how varied and rewarding work in the sector can be, with a focus on roles which involve working with the historic built environment. 

Download the reports

SCHT 20 Great Buildings publication.jpg20 Great Buildings

To coincide with the 2022 Stirling Doors Open Days, Stirling City Heritage Trust launched 20 Great Buildings of Stirling, an Accessible Publication, tailored for people living with dementia, in care communities, and New Scots.

The project has been funded by Historic Environment Scotland and the booklet is being made available free of charge to local care homes, community support groups, and third sector organisations. If you would like to request copies, please get in touch with Stirling City Heritage Trust for more details.

SCHT King Street booklet cover.jpgKing Street - A Place of Quality booklet

KING STREET, in the heart of Stirling, connects the steep historic streets leading to the Castle with modern shopping in The Thistles and The Marches.  Its history is one of successful businesses, local and national, who sought to impress customers with grand facades and intricate carvings. 

Download King Street - A Place of Quality booklet

John Allan a Man of Original Ideas booklet cover.jpgJohn Allan A Man Of Original Ideas

The John Allan booklet, John Allan A Man Of Original Ideas, was published with support from the Stirling Local History Society and the Trust, and is available from the Stirling Smith or by contacting Stirling City Heritage Trust.

Download John Allan: A Man of Original Ideas booklet

SCHT family heritage trail front cover crop.jpgFamily Heritage Trail

We’ve worked with local artist David Galletly to create an illustrated family heritage trail for Stirling City Centre. Learn all about the history of the city and meet some interesting characters, including an unlucky child who has been locked up in the stocks and Scotland’s national animal! Answer some questions along the way so that you can complete a codebreaker word scramble.

You can pick-up the trail at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling Central Library and Stirling Old Town Jail.

Who built Stirling__front cover crop.jpgWho Built Stirling?

Stirling City Centre is full of grand and interesting buildings, but do you know who built them? Our new map ‘Who Built Stirling?’ highlights 26 key buildings in the city centre and introduces you to their architects.

You can pick-up the trail at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling Central Library and Stirling Old Town Jail.

About Us

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Aims & Objectives

To invest and support projects within the historic environment which will contribute to the economic regeneration and resilience of Stirling’s city centre and make Stirling City a better place to live, visit and invest.
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Our Team

The Trust is run by a manager and has a staff compliment of three full-time staff working on the Traditional Buildings Health Check pilot project.
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Careers

Thank you for showing an interest in joining the Stirling City Heritage Trust team. Follow the links below to explore our current job vacancies and opportunities to work with us.