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To mark the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Forth Valley Food and Drink has produced four captivating short documentaries that unveil the lesser-known stories of Stirling’s rich food and drink heritage.
While many believe they know everything about Stirling’s history, the series reveals surprising and fascinating aspects that are often overlooked by historians.
Funded by Scotland Food and Drink’s Regional Food Fund, these films explore intriguing facets of the region’s culinary past and present.
Highlights include:
· Kippen’s claim to fame as the home of the world’s largest grapevine.
· The tale of how a medicinal posset restored Bonnie Prince Charlie’s health at Bannockburn House.
· The secret symbols found on Stirling’s pies.
· The Stirling or Scots pint, the burgh’s oldest surviving object.
· Scotland’s smallest whisky distillery and its royal connections.
· The elaborate three-day feasts at Stirling Castle, featuring Scotland’s first fireworks display.
Watch the films to uncover the hidden culinary treasures of Stirling and celebrate its vibrant food and drink heritage! https://tinyurl.com/ForthValleyFoodTales
