Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. This started life as a philanthropic project in the late 19th century. Unfortunately, recent years have witnessed a fall in visitor numbers combined with a deterioration in the physical condition of the building. However, ways have been found of keeping the building operational in the short term.

Information on the Stirling Art Gallery & Museum

On display is an eclectic mix comprising art work, historic exhibits and even modern art. See examples below.

“Cattle” by Joseph Denovan Adam, 1841-1896. Oil on canvas, painted 1878.

“Breton Scene” by Maurice Poirson, 1850-1882.

The Summer Garden by John Lochhead, 1886-1921. Oil on canvas, painted 1895.

Various art works

Various art works

Easy Tiger by Robert and David Mach, 2019.

Vase by Robert & David Mach.

Officer of the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service, WW2.

World’s oldest football. Found in The Queen’s Bed Chamber, Stirling Castle. Made from a pig’s bladder circa 1540s.

Bronze Age cist burial from Barbush Quarry, Dunblane. Dates from within the time band 2500 BC-700BC.

The Gallery & Museum is located about 10 minute walk from Stirling city centre. There is a cafe, shop, gardens and a picnic area. Check website for opening hours, etc.

More Information.

For more information on various other aspects of Scottish art & culture and help for tourists generally please refer to Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4.This publication is also available via Kindle.