Lord Provost Lecture

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The Lord Provost of Stirling, Elaine Watterson, is delighted to invite you to the 2025 Lord Provost Lecture on Thursday 29th May at Cowane's Hospital.

About Lord Provost Lecture

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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).

All proceeds to the Lord Provosts Charities - Trossachs Search and Rescue and Radical Weavers.

Paying bar available.

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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