Libraries, Archives and Cemetries
A wealth of family information can be found in the Libraries archive and Cemetery records – for example
Newspapers
Local newspapers carry obituaries, reports of retirements, or other biographical information about local people, sometimes with a photograph. We have available copies of back copies of the 'Stirling Journal and Advertiser', the Stirling Observer and short run copies of Bridge of Allan Gazette, Callander Advertiser and the Falkirk Herald.
Valuation Rolls
You can see valuation rolls which are annual listings of property, rateable value; its owner and the occupier who had to pay the rates.
Archives
Our Archive Service can let you see a wide selection of records dating from the early 14th century relating to:
- Church records, 1581-20th century
- Education and school records, 1864-1950
- Electoral registers (Stirling Burgh, Central Region) from 1913
- Estate and family papers, 14th-20th century
- Guildryand incorporated trades, Royal Burgh of Stirling from 1460
- Local business, trade associations and union records, 19th-20th century
- Local foverment inclluding burgh and county council records from 1327
- Local societies and organisations, including political parties
- Maps and plans, 18th-20th century
- Military affairs, 1798-1888
- Poor law authorities, including parochial boards and parish councils, 1840-1930
- Property and legal transaction, 18-20th century
Burial Records
Our Cemeteries Service can help to find that missing link or trace a burial place. This office contains burial records for the majority of cemeteries and churchyards within Stirling district. Although some of the records go back to 1885, the majority start in the 1900s. Any burial information required prior to these dates can be found at the Archives. A dedicated computer terminal, with a 'Public Browser', has been installed in the Cemeteries Service’s interview room at New Viewforth which you can use to search for burial records. All our computerised interment records can be accessed using this system. The room can be pre-booked and trained staff are on hand to help you use the system.
