Stirling fishing club was founded in 1844 with the first meeting taking place on 23rd March 1844. In this first meeting of the new club, a set of rules was agree upon; the admission of members was discussed; and the election of office positions for the council year took place, Colonel Young and Colonel Baird were appointed president and vice president, respectively. The club hosted several fly fishing and trolling competitions each year during the spring and summer months, which took place at a number of rivers and lochs in the surrounding area such as the River Allan, Loch Katrine, Loch Ard, and Loch Leven. Today, Stirling castle angling club is still in operation and members are permitted to fly fish at Cocksburn Reservoir, also known as Pendriech, located near Bridge of Allan.
After the union with the United Presbyterians in 1900 the Church became part of the United Free Church, then part of the Church of Scotland after 1929. Between 1979 and 1983 Chalmers was linked with Lecropt. Chalmers Church and Holy Trinity Church united in August 2003, now known as Bridge of Allan Parish Church.
Chalmers Church and Holy Trinity Church united in August 2003, now known as Bridge of Allan Parish Church
The 'Reporter' was first published in Stirling in 1858 and included the 'Bridge of Allan Reporter'. From 1886 the Stirling section of the 'Reporter' was included in the 'Stirling Journal' but the 'Bridge of Allan Reporter' continued to be published separately. In 1904 the paper became the 'Stirling and Bridge of Allan Reporter' and then in 1911 reverted to its original name, 'Reporter'. The last issue was in 1917 when it was absorbed by the 'Stirling Journal and Advertiser'.