St. Mary's Church, Stirling

Saint Mary's Church in Stirling is a Roman Catholic parish church built between 1904 and 1905. It was designed by Peter Paul Pugin in the Gothic Revival style, a popular architectural trend of the period. The church is located between Upper Bridge Street and Crofthead Road, just north of Stirling's city center, and is recognized as a Category B listed building for its architectural and historical significance.

The origins of Catholic worship in Stirling post-Reformation date back to 1835 when land on Irving Place was purchased for a new church. This led to the construction of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, which opened in 1838 as the first Catholic church in the area since the Reformation. However, as Stirling's Catholic population grew, the need for a larger space became evident by the late 1800s.

On May 4, 1904, the foundation stone for Saint Mary's Church was laid by Archbishop James Smith of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh. The construction was partly funded by Lady Agnes Murray of Polmaise Castle, underscoring the community's support for the project. The church was completed and opened in 1905, serving as the primary place of worship for Stirling's Catholic community.

Saint Mary's Church shares its parish with Holy Spirit Church and Saint Margaret of Scotland Church in Stirling, continuing to be a central figure in the region's religious life.