Stirling Rocks 2026 – the city that defined Scotland!

Stirling Rocks 2026! The City That Defined Scotland.

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. 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)

Programme Highlights

10.30am – Cat Bradley – Unlocking the Secrets of Bannockburn House Trust

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 Stirling’s Brochs

4.00pm – Conference Close.

Throughout the day, visit our heritage marketplace and meet a range of organisations, including Archaeology of Clydesdale, University of Edinburgh, Bannockburn House, Book Trust Scotland, Rescuers of Old Kilmadock and more.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for a day of learning, discussion and celebrating the rich heritage of Stirling and beyond. £30pp. Light lunch included.