After the demolition of Stirling’s 118-year-old Christie Clock in September 2023, Stirling Council will address plans to rebuild it on Thursday, December 12.
The historic Allan Park clock was gifted in memorial of Stirling Provost, George Christie, in 1906. Following safety concerns last year, it was to be dismantled. However, this damaged much of the clock, hindering repairs.
The plinth is still standing but the condition of the stone pillar, crown and clock is not known. In March 2024, it was reported at a Council meeting that the repairs would cost £873,000.
In October 2024, the Council promised to repair it with the help of conservationists. This became part of a wider initiative to preserve Stirling’s historical sites and will be presented at the next full Council meeting on Thursday, December 12.
The Stirling Heritage Strategy, 2025-28 will be led by Stirling City Heritage in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland, among others.
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.”
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.
More on the Christie Clock’s history can be found here.
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