Digital Library
Logie – A Parish History by Robert Menzies Fergusson MA.
The author was the Minister at Logie Parish Church from 1885 till 1921. His two-volume history was published
in 1905. It is now rare and out of print, but can occasionally be found in Scottish second-hand bookshops and from virtual shops on the web. It was rated ,at publication, as one of the finest local histories of its type.
Volume 1 as an ebook is available free at: Logie ~ a parish history ~ Volume 1
Volume 2 as an ebook is available free at: Logie ~ a parish history ~ Volume 2
By Allan Water by Katherine STEUART 1901 NAS
This is an excellent ebook with great stories of Bridge of Allan, Blairlogie and Logie and can be obrtained free at www.archive.org If you download the book as a PDF document you can search for words or phrases. The ebook is available free from: By Allan Water
Auld biggins of Stirling, its closes, wynds, and neebour villages 1904
This ebook contains a number of stories about old Stirling and is an entertaining read which gives insights into Stirling in the past. The ebook is available free from: Auld biggins of Stirling, its closes, wynds, and neebour villages
The Place Names of Stirling
Ever wondered what the old names of places in and around Stirling mean? This excellent e-book explains the meanings and brings to life the history of the place name. It is available free from: The Place Names of Stirling
Stirling Antiquary Volume 1 and 3
The Stirling Antiquary are a collection of stories about Stirling and the area, Volume 1 contains a great wee story about Blairlogie Castle and the First History of Stirling and much more including items concerning the genealogy of the area. Volume 2 is awanting but Volume 3 contains Stirling's local links with Robert Burns and also lots of genealogical material. The two volumes are available for downloading at Stirling Antiquary Volume 1 and
Volume 3
Old Faces, Old Places and Old Stories of Stirling Volume 1 and 2
These two old books give an insight into Stirling's past and the people who made it what it is today. There are numerous photographs of the characters in the books and make a great wee read. They are available from: Volume 1, Volume 2
The Stirling Sentinel Portrait Gallery
This is a wonderful book if you are interested in the old Stirling worthies. It contains lots of great photographs of important people who lived or operated in Stirling and the pictures are accompanied by a short biography of the individual. This book is available from: Portrait Gallery
Robert Burns in Stirling
This is a wonderful book for both those who love Burns and those who are interested in Stirling. It is available from:
Robert Burns in Stirlingshire
Alexander Hume ~ An Early Poet Pastor of Logie
This is the story of Alexander Hume (1560 to 1609) who was the Minister of the Parish of Logie and his close associates Sir William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (1567 to 164) and John Shearer, Provost of Stirling (circa 1565 to 1647). This book is available from: Alexander Hume ~ An Early Poet Pastor of Logie
Extracts of the Records of the Royal Burgh of Stirling from 1667 to 1752
This is a fantastic book for those in learning about Stirlings past and the workings of the Council with not of the power of the Dean of Guild etc. It can be downloaded for personal use at: Extracts of the Records of the Royal Burgh of Stirling
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1865
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1866
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1870
Another few great wee books for those interested in the history and people who lived in the Royal Burgh of Stirling and Bridge of Allan. Please click the following link to download:
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1865
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1866
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1870
Ordnance Survey of Logie 1864
Unfortunately we do not have the maps referenced in this short booklet about the Ordinance Survey of Scotland for the Parish of Logie. It does contain facts and statistics which may be of interest and is available from:
Ordnance Survey of Logie 1864
Ancient Castles and Mansions of Stirling Nobility
This is a very interesting book for those who wish to know about existing and lost lodgings of the Nobility in and around Stirling. It is available from: Ancient Castles and Mansions of Stirling Nobility
Merchant's Guide Book to Stirling and District ~ 1897
A very informative book with lots of illustrations of places in and around Stirling and can be downloaded from:
Merchant's Guide Book to Stirling and District
History of the High School of Stirling with notices of schools and education in the burgh generally ~ eight centuries of Scottish Education
Published: 1904
Author: A. F. Hutchison M.A.
Available from: History of the High School of Stirling
History of the congregations of the UP Church 1733 to 1900
Blairlogie Church was a U.P Church and this history gives some insight to the development of the Church.
History of the congregations of the UP Church 1733 to 1900
Bygone Church Life in Scotland 1899
This is a series of fifteen short informative pieces by different contributors and gives a very good overview of Church Life in Scotland in the past and the effects of the Church on the people. It is available from: Bygone Church Life in Scotland
Domestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 2
This is a rather weighty tome which covers the reigns of the monarchs who ruled in this period.
It is available from: Domestic Annals of Scotland Volume 2.
Scotland: Social and Domestic ~ 1869
This is a book containing a wide range of topics which affected Scotland and the following are the headings in the Contents Pages: Social Customs; Drolleries; Public Sports; Demons and Apparitions; Witchcraft; Church Discipline aIt is available fromnd a Glossary. A highly recommended text. It is available from:
Scotland: Social and Domestic
Sketches of olden times in Perthshire ~ 1878
This book follows a similar style to the above with a little more emphasis on the people of Perthshire. It is available from: Sketches of olden times in Perthshire ~ 1878
Social Life: Scotland Vol 3 ~ 1886
This book is written in a similar style to the above and it is written at a slightly later period. It is available from:
Social Life: Scotland Vol 3
The Alloa Illustrated Family Almanac ~ District Directory and General Register for the County of Clackmannanshire 1887
This excellent wee book gives lots of information about Alloa in 1836 including organisations in existence and the names and addresses of businesses in the area. What is of particular interest is the sense of humour in one of the sections, an example is: The loafer asked the judge for money, and the judge gave hira thirty days, winkingly repeating to the beneficiary the old, old adage, that time is money. To download the book, please click on the following link: The Alloa Illustrated Family Almanac
Traditions of Perth ~ 1836
This is a superb book for those interested in the life and activities of the citizens of Perthshire and it alsom includes the Incorporated Trades etc. It is available from: Traditions of Perth
With the Mounted Infantry in South Africa ~ being side-lights on the Boer campaign 1899-1902
This excellent account of the war in South Africa was written by Major Crum and gives an insight to the war and the conditions that was undergone. It is available from: With the Mounted Infantry in South Africa
A Military History of Perthshire from 1899 to 1902 ~ 1908
This is excellent book which covers the period from 1899 to 1902 and also has the Roll of Perthshire men who were serving under the flag at the time of writing. It is available from: A Military History of Perthshire from 1899 to 1902
The author was the Minister at Logie Parish Church from 1885 till 1921. His two-volume history was published
in 1905. It is now rare and out of print, but can occasionally be found in Scottish second-hand bookshops and from virtual shops on the web. It was rated ,at publication, as one of the finest local histories of its type.
Volume 1 as an ebook is available free at: Logie ~ a parish history ~ Volume 1
Volume 2 as an ebook is available free at: Logie ~ a parish history ~ Volume 2
By Allan Water by Katherine STEUART 1901 NAS
This is an excellent ebook with great stories of Bridge of Allan, Blairlogie and Logie and can be obrtained free at www.archive.org If you download the book as a PDF document you can search for words or phrases. The ebook is available free from: By Allan Water
Auld biggins of Stirling, its closes, wynds, and neebour villages 1904
This ebook contains a number of stories about old Stirling and is an entertaining read which gives insights into Stirling in the past. The ebook is available free from: Auld biggins of Stirling, its closes, wynds, and neebour villages
The Place Names of Stirling
Ever wondered what the old names of places in and around Stirling mean? This excellent e-book explains the meanings and brings to life the history of the place name. It is available free from: The Place Names of Stirling
Stirling Antiquary Volume 1 and 3
The Stirling Antiquary are a collection of stories about Stirling and the area, Volume 1 contains a great wee story about Blairlogie Castle and the First History of Stirling and much more including items concerning the genealogy of the area. Volume 2 is awanting but Volume 3 contains Stirling's local links with Robert Burns and also lots of genealogical material. The two volumes are available for downloading at Stirling Antiquary Volume 1 and
Volume 3
Old Faces, Old Places and Old Stories of Stirling Volume 1 and 2
These two old books give an insight into Stirling's past and the people who made it what it is today. There are numerous photographs of the characters in the books and make a great wee read. They are available from: Volume 1, Volume 2
The Stirling Sentinel Portrait Gallery
This is a wonderful book if you are interested in the old Stirling worthies. It contains lots of great photographs of important people who lived or operated in Stirling and the pictures are accompanied by a short biography of the individual. This book is available from: Portrait Gallery
Robert Burns in Stirling
This is a wonderful book for both those who love Burns and those who are interested in Stirling. It is available from:
Robert Burns in Stirlingshire
Alexander Hume ~ An Early Poet Pastor of Logie
This is the story of Alexander Hume (1560 to 1609) who was the Minister of the Parish of Logie and his close associates Sir William Alexander, Earl of Stirling (1567 to 164) and John Shearer, Provost of Stirling (circa 1565 to 1647). This book is available from: Alexander Hume ~ An Early Poet Pastor of Logie
Extracts of the Records of the Royal Burgh of Stirling from 1667 to 1752
This is a fantastic book for those in learning about Stirlings past and the workings of the Council with not of the power of the Dean of Guild etc. It can be downloaded for personal use at: Extracts of the Records of the Royal Burgh of Stirling
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1865
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1866
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc ~ 1870
Another few great wee books for those interested in the history and people who lived in the Royal Burgh of Stirling and Bridge of Allan. Please click the following link to download:
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1865
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1866
Directory for Stirling, Bridge of Allan etc. ~ 1870
Ordnance Survey of Logie 1864
Unfortunately we do not have the maps referenced in this short booklet about the Ordinance Survey of Scotland for the Parish of Logie. It does contain facts and statistics which may be of interest and is available from:
Ordnance Survey of Logie 1864
Ancient Castles and Mansions of Stirling Nobility
This is a very interesting book for those who wish to know about existing and lost lodgings of the Nobility in and around Stirling. It is available from: Ancient Castles and Mansions of Stirling Nobility
Merchant's Guide Book to Stirling and District ~ 1897
A very informative book with lots of illustrations of places in and around Stirling and can be downloaded from:
Merchant's Guide Book to Stirling and District
History of the High School of Stirling with notices of schools and education in the burgh generally ~ eight centuries of Scottish Education
Published: 1904
Author: A. F. Hutchison M.A.
Available from: History of the High School of Stirling
History of the congregations of the UP Church 1733 to 1900
Blairlogie Church was a U.P Church and this history gives some insight to the development of the Church.
History of the congregations of the UP Church 1733 to 1900
Bygone Church Life in Scotland 1899
This is a series of fifteen short informative pieces by different contributors and gives a very good overview of Church Life in Scotland in the past and the effects of the Church on the people. It is available from: Bygone Church Life in Scotland
Domestic Annals of Scotland from the Reformation to the Revolution, Volume 2
This is a rather weighty tome which covers the reigns of the monarchs who ruled in this period.
It is available from: Domestic Annals of Scotland Volume 2.
Scotland: Social and Domestic ~ 1869
This is a book containing a wide range of topics which affected Scotland and the following are the headings in the Contents Pages: Social Customs; Drolleries; Public Sports; Demons and Apparitions; Witchcraft; Church Discipline aIt is available fromnd a Glossary. A highly recommended text. It is available from:
Scotland: Social and Domestic
Sketches of olden times in Perthshire ~ 1878
This book follows a similar style to the above with a little more emphasis on the people of Perthshire. It is available from: Sketches of olden times in Perthshire ~ 1878
Social Life: Scotland Vol 3 ~ 1886
This book is written in a similar style to the above and it is written at a slightly later period. It is available from:
Social Life: Scotland Vol 3
The Alloa Illustrated Family Almanac ~ District Directory and General Register for the County of Clackmannanshire 1887
This excellent wee book gives lots of information about Alloa in 1836 including organisations in existence and the names and addresses of businesses in the area. What is of particular interest is the sense of humour in one of the sections, an example is: The loafer asked the judge for money, and the judge gave hira thirty days, winkingly repeating to the beneficiary the old, old adage, that time is money. To download the book, please click on the following link: The Alloa Illustrated Family Almanac
Traditions of Perth ~ 1836
This is a superb book for those interested in the life and activities of the citizens of Perthshire and it alsom includes the Incorporated Trades etc. It is available from: Traditions of Perth
With the Mounted Infantry in South Africa ~ being side-lights on the Boer campaign 1899-1902
This excellent account of the war in South Africa was written by Major Crum and gives an insight to the war and the conditions that was undergone. It is available from: With the Mounted Infantry in South Africa
A Military History of Perthshire from 1899 to 1902 ~ 1908
This is excellent book which covers the period from 1899 to 1902 and also has the Roll of Perthshire men who were serving under the flag at the time of writing. It is available from: A Military History of Perthshire from 1899 to 1902