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Stirlingshire Postcards for Sale

Browse vintage Stirlingshire postcards for sale, featuring collectable views of Stirling Castle and the Bannockburn battlefield, along with other towns across the county.

If you're interested in a neighbouring area, take a look at our Perthshire postcards, or use the search on this page to find a particular place name or landmark.

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The History Behind Our Stirlingshire Postcards

Stirling Castle dominates this collection, and it's easy to see why: sitting on an extinct volcano above the River Forth, it was long said that whoever held Stirling held the key to Scotland. It served as the principal stronghold of the Stuart kings until the 1707 union with England, and its long history takes in William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, whose Jacobite forces failed to take it in 1746.

The Battle of Bannockburn is another defining Stirlingshire subject. Fought in 1314, it saw Robert the Bruce's smaller army defeat Edward II's much larger English force, lifting the siege of Stirling Castle and securing one of the most decisive victories of the Wars of Scottish Independence. Postcards of the battlefield and its Bruce memorial are a popular local subject, distinct from the nearby National Wallace Monument, which commemorates William Wallace's earlier victory at Stirling Bridge in 1297.

Postcards from Falkirk, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and other Stirlingshire towns appear in this collection too, and we add new stock regularly.

FAQs

Why is Stirling Castle called the \"key to Scotland\"?
Stirling Castle sits at the point where routes between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands meet, so whoever controlled it had a huge strategic advantage. That's why it was long said that whoever held Stirling held the key to Scotland.

What happened at the Battle of Bannockburn?
In 1314, Robert the Bruce's smaller Scottish army defeated a much larger English force led by Edward II, lifting the siege of Stirling Castle in one of the most decisive victories of the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Is the National Wallace Monument the same as the Bannockburn battlefield?
No, they're separate sites and events. The Wallace Monument commemorates William Wallace's victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, while Bannockburn, fought in 1314, was Robert the Bruce's later and separate victory.

What condition are the postcards in?
We photograph each postcard closely so you can see its actual condition before you buy. Due to their age, some general wear is normal, such as light creasing, corner wear, or toning, and condition can vary from postcard to postcard.

Do your Stirlingshire postcards cover towns beyond Stirling and Bannockburn?
Yes, postcards from Falkirk, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and other Stirlingshire towns appear across the collection, and we add new stock regularly.

How can I date an old Stirlingshire postcard?
A postmark is the clearest clue on a posted card. Where there isn't one, we look at the printing style, the stamp box design and the publisher's mark to estimate an approximate era.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

Are the postcards used or unused?
You'll find a mix throughout this collection. Each listing shows whether that particular postcard has been posted or not.

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