The Cowane’s Trust Secures Full Planning & Listed Building Consent for John Cowane’s House, Stirling
The Cowane’s Trust has successfully secured full planning and listed building consent from Stirling Council for the consolidation and alteration works to allow public access to John Cowane’s House, St. Mary’s Wynd, Stirling. The approved scheme will transform the Category ‘A’ listed ruin into a community heritage destination that will enrich lives, expand learning opportunities,… Read More…
Storm Boelo leaves its ‘Dutch’ mark on Cowane’s Hospital Building
The Cowane’s Trust woke up on Sunday 25th October 2026 facing the damage caused by Storm Boelo. Fallen was the silver birch tree which had stood proud for over 100 years at the corner site of the Terrace at Cowane’s Hospital Building. Often the first tree to be seen in front of the ‘almshouse’, as… Read More…
Community Excavation Archaeology Week at John Cowane’s House
The John Cowane’s House community excavation was delivered from the 22nd to 26th of September 2025, as part of a wider Archaeology Month in Stirling. Dr. Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist, led the live dig over 5 days and helped facilitated 455 volunteer opportunities in the process. The fieldwork delivered significant archaeological results and strong… Read More…
The Cowane’s Trust excels with Good Governance Award
The Cowane’s Trust has successfully completed The Good Governance Award as recognised by OSCR. The Award recognises Third Sector organisations that demonstrate good practice in their governance and day-to-day operations. The project was led by Nicola Cowie, Administration Officer for the Cowane’s Trust, whose attention to detail across all areas of the application shone through… Read More…
