Author Archives: Seven Incorporated Trades of Stirling

Four members recently attended the prize giving at Forth Valley College. Stuart Campbell, Deacon Convener of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Stirling, Andy McEwan, Deacon of the Hammermen, James Barker, Deacon of the Baxters and John Mungall, Box Master of … Continue reading →

The Incorporation attended Linlithgow Riding of the Marches which had been postponed for the last two years. Deacon Andy and Clerk Robin attended the full day as guests of the Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of … Continue reading →

As a sign of a gradual return to some form of normality the Incorporation held its Annual Dinner courtesy of the Golden Lion Hotel in February 2022. Deacon Andy was the MC and there were two excellent speakers – Dr … Continue reading →

As things gradually got back to the new normal, the Incorporation managed to hold their AGM courtesy of Oms Restaurant in Dumbarton Road. At the AGM, Deacon Andy gave a quick summary of the few events there had been. The … Continue reading →

Finally, the Incorporations first face to face meeting for members took place on 19th November courtesy of the Golden Lion Hotel. This was our Annual Whisky Tasting which was last held in 2019. Members sampled a selection of six types … Continue reading →

A limited number of members attended a socially distanced service in the medieval Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. After the service Deacon of the Hammermen Andrew McEwan took part in the wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph on … Continue reading →

It has been a while since anything was posted, mainly due to lockdown. So there is much to catch up on. Unfortunately, on a sad note we lost two of our Brethern. The first our beloved Clerk to the Deacon, … Continue reading →

In memory of the late Clerk to the Deacon Ken Johnston, it was agreed that an annual trophy and medal be presented to Allan’s Primary which was traditionally the Trades School. This trophy would be presented to pupils of their … Continue reading →

In November, four members attended the prize giving at Forth Valley College. Stuart Campbell, Deacon Convener of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Stirling, Andy McEwan, Deacon of the Hammermen, James Barker, Deacon of the Baxters and Hugh McCrea, Bailie of … Continue reading →

In October the Hammermen held their annual Whisky Tasting in the Golden Lion Hotel, courtesy of Callum McMillan. This year it took the unusual twist whereby as well as Callum talking, he “persuaded” four other members of the Hammermen to … Continue reading →