Stirling The Postcard Collection

Having been granted city status during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002, Stirling is Scotlands smallest city, but has an enthralling wealth of architectural and historic heritage that would be the envy of much larger places in the country. Stirlings heritage dates from the thirteenth century, when it was granted a royal charter and became a significant medieval settlement. Its strategic importance as the Gateway to the Highlands also made it the much-fought over Cockpit of Scotland and it has been witness to many of the most significant battles in Scottish history. Today, Stirling is a bustling and charming historic city that retains much of its ancient character and architectural quality. Using old postcards, Stirling The Postcard Collection shows how the city has changed and evolved over the years. These postcards are an invaluable visual record of a places past and provide a fascinating insight into the world of our ancestors. The old postcards of Stirling celebrate the towns civic achievements and distinctive character in the form of public buildings, principal streets, parks, railway stations and historic landmarks.