Old Town Cemetery Tour - the darker side of Stirling's history

Schedule

Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Church of the Holy Rude | Stirling, SC

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Join archaeologist and historian Dr Murray Cook as he explores the darker side of Stirling's history buried within the Old town Cemetery
About this Event

Meet outside the Church of the Holy Rude just before 2 pm or come along beforehand and try Legends at Cowane's cafe who offer a great selection of cakes and hot drinks.

Sturdy shoes are essential and dress for changeable weather.

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Church of the Holy Rude, Saint John Street, Stirling, United Kingdom

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