Lord Provost Lecture

Lord Provost Lecture

The Lord Provost Lecture will provide a unique insight into the history of the Guildry of Stirling & John Cowane.

By Cowane's Trust

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 6:30 - 9:30pm GMT+1

Location

Cowane's Hospital

49 Saint John Street Stirling FK8 1ED United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

The Lord Provost of Stirling, Elaine Watterson, is delighted to invite you to the 2025 Lord Provost Lecture.

This unique event is being held on Thursday 29th May at 6.30-9.30pm in the historic Guild Hall at Cowane's Hospital, 49 St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1ED.

Featuring the Lord Dean of Stirling Guildry, Mrs Elizabeth Roads celebrating the 'History and Functions of the Merchant Guildry of Stirling' and Mr Lorne Scott, Master & Factor/CEO of the Cowane's Trust showcasing a unique insight into John Cowane and the exciting new heritage project at John Cowane's House (Queen Mary's Palace, St Mary's Wynd, Stirling).

Proceeds of tickets sales for the event will be donated to the Lord Provosts chosen Charities the Radical Weavers and Trossachs Search and Rescue. There will be a paying bar for guests to purchase refreshments.

The Lord Provost is also the Chair of the Cowane's Trust - the oldest charitable Trust in Scotland. Scottish Registered Charity SC019364


Programme:

6.30pm - 6.45pm - Arrival & Drinks

6.50pm - 6.55pm - Lord Provost Welcome & Open

6.55pm - 7.25pm - History & Functions of the Merchant Guildry of Stirling by Lord Dean of Guildry of Stirling, Mrs Elizabeth Roads

7.30pm - 7.50pm - Interval & Drinks

7.50pm - 8.20pm - John Cowane & the Queen Mary’s Palace Project by Master & Factor/CEO of the Cowane’s Trust, Lorne Scott,

8.25pm - 8.30pm - Closing remarks by Lord Provost Elaine Watterson

8.30pm - 9.30pm - Drinks & Networking


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