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Visit The Church of the Holy Rude The Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling, dates back to the 15th century.

24/10/2026

The Church of the Holy Rude and Legends at Cowane's cafe will be closed on Sunday 25th October due to the amber weather warning.
Both the Church and Legends at Cowane's will be open on Monday 26 October at 10 am. Stay safe.

Another exciting even for your November - the annual Stirling Rocks conference! For tickets and details, please visit - ...
21/10/2026

Another exciting even for your November - the annual Stirling Rocks conference! For tickets and details, please visit -

https://www.churchoftheholyrude.co.uk/?post_type=events&p=1821&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=378

🗓 Programme Highlights
10.30am - Cat Bradley - Unlocking the Secrets of Bannockburn House Trust
11.15am - Dom Farrugia - Stirling City Walls
12.00pm - Laura Anderson-Chadbourn & Thomas Rees - The Archaeology of Drumbrae: How archaeology supports sustainable forestry
12.30pm - Lunch in the Church
1.15pm - Guided Tours - Choose from: Stirling City Walls Tour with Murray Cook & Dom Farrugia or Church of the Holy Rude Tour with Moira
2.00pm - Archaeology of Clydesdale Presentations;
• Jackaline Robertson: We Came, We Saw, We Ate
• Amy Halliday: Identifying Ritual Deposition of Animal Bone in Scotland
• Gen Dimova: Woodland Resources at the Iron Age Wetland Settlement in Hyndford
3.00pm - Murray Cook - New Light on Old Brochs: New Results on Stirling's Brochs
4.00pm - Conference Close.

Throughout the day, visit our heritage marketplace and meet a range of organisations, including Archaeology of Clydesdale, University of Edinburgh, Bannockburn House, Book Trust Scotland, Rescuers of Old Kilmadock and more.
We look forward to welcoming everyone for a day of learning, discussion and celebrating the rich heritage of Stirling and beyond. £30pp. Light lunch included.

15/10/2026

A 360 view from within the Church of the Holy Rude, where James VI (Mary Queen of Scots son) had his coronation 👑🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Did you know that the church is actually unfinished? If the plans were fully realised the church likely would have had a...
11/10/2026

Did you know that the church is actually unfinished? If the plans were fully realised the church likely would have had a central tower and a higher roof! On the east-facing tower wall there is a ghost roofline, showing where the roof of the nave would have been; and the four central pillars in the crossing are very large, which would suggest the intention for a central tower. Imagine what the church would have looked like if it was fully completed!

Please note that the church will be closed between 12-4pm today for a private event. We will re-open between 4-6pm with ...
10/10/2026

Please note that the church will be closed between 12-4pm today for a private event. We will re-open between 4-6pm with last entry as usual at 5:30pm.

Our final bells evening of the season is this coming Monday October 12th! All are welcome.
09/10/2026

Our final bells evening of the season is this coming Monday October 12th! All are welcome.

Introducing September's dog visitor of the month - Perula! Well behaved furry friends on leads are always welcome! And o...
03/10/2026

Introducing September's dog visitor of the month - Perula!

Well behaved furry friends on leads are always welcome! And our staff will be sure to give them lots of attention!

Please note that the church will be closed all day tomorrow October 3. We will reopen to tourists as normal from 12:30pm...
02/10/2026

Please note that the church will be closed all day tomorrow October 3. We will reopen to tourists as normal from 12:30pm tomorrow after the 11am service, which everyone is always welcome at.

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St John Street
Stirling
FK81ED

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+441786475275

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