From The Archive

Christine’s birth certificate and photos from her return visit to the castle 80 years later

From the Archive – Staff News Crosses the Channel

We know Staff News is popular with local staff, colleagues and partners across Forth Valley however we were a bit surprised to find that...
Airthrey Castle Maternity Hospital

Airthrey Castle Maternity Hospital 1939-1969

On 2nd September 1939, Dr E. Neil Reid, Medical Officer for health in Stirling, was charged with setting up an emergency maternity hospital under...

Reflections From The Passing Hour

In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, it is good to reflect on times past and the experience of those people who filled our...

Celebrating 75 Years of the NHS

A wide range of events took place nationally and locally to help mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS on 5th July 2023. Special...

Highlighting the Historical Importance of RSNH

In 2013, the surviving papers and photographs of the Royal Scottish National Hospital (RSNH), where Forth Valley Royal Hospital now stands, were recognised as...

Matron Anna Dick – a Brief History

Walking along the main corridor of Forth Valley Royal Hospital, you may have noticed the painting of Matron Anna Dick and Roddy, her Scottie...

Beginnings of Bannockburn Hospital

Bannockburn Hospital was designed by a Stirling firm of architects names McLuckie and Walker (responsible for many buildings in and around Stirling in 19th...
Stirling District Lunatic Asylum (SDA)

Stirling District Asylum Remembered

Stirling District Lunatic Asylum (SDA) was established in 1865 by the Stirling District Lunacy Board. The first patients were admitted in June 1869, many...

Remembering Christmas Past

This lovely extract from The Passing Hour, the magazine published by the former Stirling District Asylum, illustrates quite beautifully how much the spirit of...

NHS Library – Old and New

Elizabeth Carney, NHS Forth Valley’s Librarian, looks at the changes to our NHS library services over the last 60 years. “This piece from the Nurses’...

Inspiring Excellence in Nursing Care

Staff from AAU, CAU and B12 recently held a graduate debrief session to highlight and celebrate excellence in nursing practice. With a focus on...
Andrew with proud son Jack

Andrew Celebrates Scottish Amateur Cup Win

Our very own Head of Estates, Andrew McGown, recently capped off his football career in unforgettable style – helping Steins Thistle to a 3-1...
Renal Unit Kiltwalk

Renal Team Step Up for Charity at Kiltwalk

Fourteen members of the Renal Unit team laced up their walking boots and took on this year’s Glasgow Kiltwalk - raising an incredible £2,838...