Valerie Forsyth

New oak pulpit unveiled at Clackmannan Parish Church by Lord Burleigh in 1934, honouring Lord Balfour of Burleigh’s legacy and local congregation…

Horses were once important to businesses across the country.

The Centenary Hall in Tillicoultry, also known as the Hamilton Street Hall, has been used as a place of worship, a drill hall, and for community…

Rumbling Bridge is a beauty spot visited by many to view its bridges over the River Devon, and the Gorge.

The Centenary Hall in Tillicoultry, also known as the Hamilton Street Hall, has been used as a place of worship, a drill hall, and for community…

When a young girl discovered a purse, little did she know would it lead to a conviction.

On Thursday 9th April 1863, tragedy struck a Tillicoultry family which had already had its fair share of misfortune.

On Tuesday 1st April 1890, John Johnstone of Alva died following a brief illness. This was just a fortnight after the death of his wife.

James Johnstone of Alva and The Hangingshaw was born at Alva House on 4th July 1801, and was the eldest of 16 children to James Raymond Johnstone…

On Wednesday 22nd February 1865 Charles William Ramsay Ramsay of Barnton and Sauchie came of age.

On 15th February 1843, George Abercromby, Lord Abercromby, died.

When winter arrives, it brings with it the fun of snowball fights, building snowman and sledging. On frozen ponds and lochs, there is an opportunity…

Old Handsel Monday was celebrated on 12th January 1863.

Muckhart Parish Church has been the venue for many weddings over the years. One of the most notable to be conducted by the Rev John Edgar Cairns was…

On Friday 14th December 1888, the official handing over of Alloa Town Hall to the Burgh Commissioners took place.

In July 1862, the first proprietor of the Alloa Advertiser James Lothian died, so the business passed to his son James. Over the years Lothian had…

Last week, Carsebridge House in Alloa was destroyed by fire.

The Ochil Hills, stretching along the Hillfoots, have had much upheaval with volcanic activity in ancient times.

The Glenochil Distillery grew out of the Dolls Distillery, and later the West Dolls Distillery at Menstrie.

At the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, June 2, 1862, Mary Struth appeared charged with the murder or attempted murder of her father John Struth…