About this Event
Join us for Stirling Rocks, a full day celebration of Stirling's rich heritage, set in the stunning and historic Church of the Holy Rude and Cowane's Hospital. This unique event will explore the city's lasting influence on Scotland's history with engaging talks, guided tours and special guests to entertain!
Whether you are a heritage enthusiast, student, academic or simply curious about Stirling's rich heritage, archaeology and untold stories, join us for a day of discovery.
Time: 10 am - 4.30 pm (doors open from 9.30 am)
Tickets: Early bird £25pp; Standard £30 pp
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL 30 SETPEMBER 2026
Speakers include Dr Catherine Bradley from Bannockburn House, Dr Murray Cook and Dom Farrugia
Please note, there is no parking at the venue. Please use city centre car parks or on street parking.
Tea/coffee and a sandwich lunch are included.
Please note, external tours are on offer for the event. Sturdy shoes and waterproofs are advisable!
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Stirling Rocks 2026
Info: Stirling Rocks Heritage Conference 2026
Join us for a fascinating day of local history, archaeology and heritage discovery, bringing together leading researchers, community organisations and heritage enthusiasts from across the region.
Programme Highlights
10.30am - Cat Bradley - Unlocking the Secrets of Bannockburn House
11.15am - Dom Farrugia - Stirling City Walls
12.00pm - Laura Anderson-Chadbourn & Thomas Rees - The Archaeology of Drumbrae: How archaeology supports sustainable forestry
12.30pm - Lunch in the Church
1.15pm - Guided Tours - Choose from: Stirling City Walls Tour with Murray Cook & Dom Farrugia or Church of the Holy Rude Tour with Moira
2.00pm - Archaeology of Clydesdale Presentations;
• Jackaline Robertson: We Came, We Saw, We Ate
• Amy Halliday: Identifying Ritual Deposition of Animal Bone in Scotland
• Gen Dimova: Woodland Resources at the Iron Age Wetland Settlement in Hyndford
3.00pm - Murray Cook - New Light on Old Brochs: New Results on Stirli
Event venue & nearby stays
Church of the Holy Rude, Saint John Street, Stirling, United Kingdom
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