Stirling Council has approved a new Heritage Strategy 2025-2028 to safeguard and manage the city's valuable heritage assets. The strategy, developed in collaboration with Stirling City Heritage Trust, Historic Environment Scotland, and other key partners, aims to protect listed buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, and conservation areas.

An action plan will be created to implement the strategy's goals and objectives, outlining specific actions to be taken in the short, medium, and long term. This collaborative effort will help to preserve Stirling's rich history and cultural heritage for future generations.

The decision to develop the Heritage Strategy was prompted by the recent dismantling of the Christie Clock. A report on this matter will be presented to the full Council meeting on December 12th.

Vice Convener of the Finance, Economy and Corporate Support Committee, Cllr Jen Preston, said: "Stirling has internationally recognised assets, many of which have shaped the course of Scottish history.


"We are proud of our rich tapestry of buildings, battlefields, structures, artefacts and archaeology. They not only contribute to our sense of place and environment, but also support Stirling's economy, tourism sector and community wellbeing.

"However, we recognised there was a lack of a strategic framework to protect and understand the care and conservation needs of these assets.

"Working with our partner organisations and local communities, we are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing them all through this important Heritage Strategy."

There are 1,441 listed buildings, four historic battlefields, 32 conservation areas, 183 scheduled monuments, five museums and six archive collections in the Stirling Council area.

Following consultations earlier this year with local people, as well as local, regional and national organisations, the Heritage Strategy has set out a series of seven aims.

These include conserving and preserving existing assets, improving partnership working, engaging communities, promoting traditional skills and supporting heritage education.

Stirling City Heritage Trust Manager, Dr Lindsay Lennie, said: "The Trust was pleased to lead on the delivery of this important new strategy for Stirling. The area has some of Scotland's most important heritage and it requires careful management and a strategic approach involving local partners and key heritage organisations.

"We look forward to working with Stirling Council and other stakeholders to meet the strategic aims of the strategy and the vision that Stirling's historic environment will be valued and protected."

The Stirling Heritage Strategy 2025-2028 can be downloaded alongside the agenda papers for the Finance, Economy and Corporate Support Committee meeting of Thursday, 21 November.

The meeting also be view on Stirling Council's i-portal platform: stirling.public-i.tv/core/portal/home