Stirling Broad Street Cannons
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the foot of Broad Street, where we encounter the Stirling Broad Street Cannons. These artillery pieces, while not originally part of the city's medieval defenses, have become an integral part of its historic landscape. …
Listen in the app2The Cannons — A 1904 Acquisition
The two cannons we see here are cast-iron pieces typical of 18th and early 19th-century military technology. While they were not present during the great sieges of Stirling, they were part of the garrison's equipment during the…
Listen in the app3Merchant John Cowane’s House — Queen Mary’s Palace
Standing just behind the cannons are the ruins of the family home of Merchant John Cowane, famously known as 'Auld Staney Breeks.' Cowane was one of Stirling's most successful and philanthropic citizens, founding the nearby…
Listen in the app4The Mercat Cross — Commercial Center
Just up the street from the cannons stands the Stirling Mercat Cross. While the current pillar and its 'Unicorn'—known locally as the 'Beenie'—are 19th-century reconstructions, they stand on the site of the original medieval…
Listen in the app5Lord Darnley’s House — 16 Bow Street
Turning slightly away from the main thoroughfare into Bow Street, we find a building traditionally associated with Lord Darnley, the ill-fated husband of Mary, Queen of Scots. Known as 16 Bow Street, this house is a rare survival…
Listen in the app6The Boys' Brigade Building — The Old Butter Market
Further along our route, we find a building that now serves as a club for the Boys' Brigade but has a much older history as the town’s Butter Market. Renovated in 1929 by the architect Eric Bell, the building incorporates several…
Listen in the app7View from Broad Street Garden — The Urban Vista
To conclude this section, we step into the small garden area just off Broad Street. This quiet green space offers a moment of respite and a different perspective on the buildings we have discussed. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk around the Broad Street Cannons, take a final look at these silent iron sentinels. We have seen how they represent a specific moment of Edwardian civic pride and how they anchor one of the most historic…
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What is Stirling Broad Street Cannons?
Stirling Broad Street Cannons is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 56.1203, -3.9435 |
| Last updated |
