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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 14h

Images of the atomic age from our wonderful @edinburghfg.bsky.social photographic collection feature in our new exhibition REMEMBERED: in the archive
archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/10/06/r...
@artatstirling.bsky.social @isstirling.bsky.social #CultureOnStirCampus

Images from the Edinburgh Film Guild photographic collection displayed as part of the exhibition REMEMBERED: in the archive, University of Stirling Library, 6 October to 31 December 2025.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 2d

REMEMBERED: in the archive
An archival response to the visiting Nagasaki Peace Memorial Hall exhibition
University Library, 6 Oct - 31 Dec 2025
archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/10/06/r...
@isstirling.bsky.social @artatstirling.bsky.social #CultureOnStirCampus #UofStirling

A selection of images from the University of Stirling Archives and Special Collections featured in the exhibition REMEMBERED: in the archive, University of Stirling Library, 6 October to 31 December 2025.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 13d

We're looking forward to supporting #Stirling Doors Open Days this Saturday with a historic walking tour of the #UofStirling campus & a peek into the archives!
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/stir...
@artatstirling.bsky.social #CultureOnStirCampus @isstirling.bsky.social

Aerial view of the University of Stirling campus in 1970.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 15d

Looking forward to contributing to the discussion on supporting #sportingheritage collections at risk tomorrow! @sportingheritage.bsky.social

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 19d

Getting with the programme.
On the beauty and research value of rugby programmes. A new article from our Digitisation Assistant Joel on our #CultureOnStirCamus blog:
archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/09/19/g...
#SportingHeritage #Rugby @sportingheritage.bsky.social @isstirling.bsky.social

Cover of match programme for France v England, Five National Rugby Championship, 22 February 1964 (Bill McLaren Archive)

Cover of match programme for France v England, Five National Rugby Championship, 18 April 1970 (Bill McLaren Archive)

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 21d

We have recently uploaded 300+ magazine issues from our Aberlour Children's Charity Archive for you to browse.
You can read more about the items available and how to access them on our blog: archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/09/16/a...

#ExploreYourArchive #CultureOnStirCampus #AberlourArchive

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 26d

Today! Alloa! 11am!
#SportingHeritage @sportingheritage.bsky.social

Advertisement for sporting heritage talk using poster for boxing contest from the Tommy Speirs Archive, University of Stirling Archives.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · 28d

Tales from the Ring
Speirs Centre, Alloa
Friday 12 September, 11am
Join our resident boxing expert Ian Mackintosh for a talk on his work on our project to preserve & promote Scotland's boxing heritage:
www.clacks.gov.uk/community/ev...
#SportingHeritage @sportingheritage.bsky.social #Alloa #Boxing

Ian Mackintosh, Project Officer on the Tales from the Ring project, carrying out research at the Speirs Centre, Alloa

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Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣How can we identify and support collections at risk?

Wednesday, September 24th: 10:30am to 12:30pm GMT+1

Free Online Webinar

🔗 Reserve your place: tinyurl.com/ymh69mrz

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yesterday we hosted BBC Scotland who interviewed Prof Michael Penman about the history and legacy of Braveheart on the 30th anniversary of its European premiere at #UofStirling
#CultureOnStirCampus

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Sep 3

#OTD in 1995 Hollywood came to #UofStirling with the European premiere of Braveheart. Find out more at:
realisingthevision.stir.ac.uk/2017/12/11/4...
#CultureOnStirCampus

Material relating to the European premiere of the film Braveheart at the Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, 3 September 1995, held in the University of Stirling Archives.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Sep 1

On #WorldLetterWritingDay a favourite from our #NormanMcLaren Archive
collections.stir.ac.uk/collections/...
#CultureOnStirCampus @artatstirling.bsky.social

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Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social · Aug 28

A new blog post from our director, why it was started and whats next for our organisation!

Link: www.sportingheritage.org.uk/content/news...

Why I started Sporting Heritage (and where we're going next)

Our Founding Director, Dr Justine Reilly reflects on how far we've come since starting Sporting Heritage CIC back in 2012. She explains why now feels like the right time to share our story - where we ...

www.sportingheritage.org.uk

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Aug 6

Now on display in the uni library the #Aberlour150 exhibition celebrates the work of @aberlourcharity.bsky.social As home of the wonderful #AberlourArchive we're delighted to host the exhibition (on display until 30 August). @isstirling.bsky.social @artatstirling.bsky.social

A collecting box for Aberlour Children's Charity from the 1960s in the shape of a hot air balloon.

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Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join Hugh Dan MacLennan of the University of Edinburgh as he sheds light on the vulnerability of cherished collections.

Imagine your garage housing a treasure trove of sporting memorabilia, signed shirts, vintage equipment, and cherished moments. Yet, amidst the nostalgia lies a lurking danger.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Aug 4

Our #CommonwealthGames mascots are delighted to welcome Finnie, the #Glasgow2026 mascot to the gang! Read more about our collection of past Games mascots on our blog:
archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/07/16/t...
#SportingHeritage @artatstirling.bsky.social @isstirling.bsky.social

Mascots for the 1998, 2024 and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jul 23

Love this!

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jul 21

We had the most amazing time screening 'An Unusual Period of Unspecified Length' at the @memstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference in Prague last week! What a wonderful opportunity to talk to fascinating colleagues from all over the world about preserving and letting go of memory.

#MSAPrague2025

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jul 16

With the news that Clyde is stepping aside to make room for a new mascot for the #Glasgow2026 Games we thought we'd run down our favourite #CommonwealthGames mascots (as seen in our fantastic #TeamScotland Archive!)
archives.stir.ac.uk/2025/07/16/t...
#SportingHeritage @sportingheritage.bsky.social

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jul 1

We're delighted to host the @aberlourcharity.bsky.social #Aberlour150 exhibition for the summer. As home of the wonderful #AberlourArchive its the perfect location. Now on display in the uni library @isstirling.bsky.social
@artatstirling.bsky.social #CultureOnStirCampus

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 26

Thank you to Karl from @unistirarchives.bsky.social for a fabulous walking tour #BLA25

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jun 26

“The particular character of the site derives from its comparatively intimate scale in contrast with the vastly greater scale of the natural landscape which surrounds it."
#BLA25 delegates can find out more about the history of the Stirling campus on our historical walking tour at 3.30pm

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jun 25

A fantastic @sportingheritage.bsky.social #SportAndFashion conservation surgery this morning. Lots of interesting stories and great advice!
#SportingHeritage

Group photograph of the Scotland team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Perth, Australia (Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive, University of Stirling Archives).

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jun 6

For all you instagram users out there, you can now follow us @unistirarchives for some behind the scenes collections content!

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University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social · Jun 5

A wee gem in our Tait & Watson Collection is James Connolly's membership card for the Socialist Labour Party dating from 1903. Find out more at:
archives.stir.ac.uk/2022/07/05/t...

James Connolly's membership card for the Socialist Labour Party (Tait and Watson Collection, University of Stirling Archives).

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