A treasure trove of items including sporting relics, a bottle of Bell's whisky, and old newspapers from 1969 have been discovered in a time capsule at a university sports pavilion.
The capsule was discovered during £20 million redevelopment work at Stirling University's Gannochy Sports Centre.
Among the items inside were old photos, cricket, tennis and squash balls, a 1969 exam paper and a copy of the Stirling Observer and Glasgow Herald.
During a special ceremony on Wednesday 18 June, 1969 - performed by William Farquharson, then chairman of the Gannochy Trust - a foundation stone was laid and the time capsule was sealed into the fabric of the building where it has remained until now.
A treasure trove of items including sporting relics, a bottle of Bell's whisky, and old newspapers from 1969 have been discovered in a time capsule at a university sports pavilion. Pictured, items found inside: cricket, tennis and squash balls plus a shuttlecock
The capsule was discovered during £20 million redevelopment work at Stirling University's Gannochy Sports Centre (pictured)
Karl Magee, an archivist at the University of Stirling opening the time capsule
Inscribed in the capsule are the words: 'Placed by W.G. Farquharson M.C. C.A. Chairman of The Gannochy Trust. 18th June 1969.' Pictured, items found in the capsule
Inscribed in the capsule are the words: 'Placed by W.G. Farquharson M.C. C.A. Chairman of The Gannochy Trust. 18th June 1969'.
Professor Tom Cottrell, first principal of the University of Stirling, and Scottish judge Lord Wheatley, then chairman of the University Court, were also present at the ceremony.
On Wednesday, senior deputy principal professor Malcolm MacLeod opened the capsule at a ceremony at the university attended by Commonwealth Games star Duncan Scott, who is on the university's swimming team.
Prof MacLeod said: 'It is an honour to open this time capsule which was installed in the sports pavilion by senior university staff almost 50 years ago.
'The contents are in remarkably good condition and provide an intriguing snapshot of campus life in the early years of this university, and Scotland as a whole in the late 1960s.
'In the same way that Professor Cottrell and Lord Wheatley would have then been eagerly anticipating the years that lay ahead, today I am excited by what the future holds for this University, with the redevelopment of our sports facilities - and the £21 million Campus Central project - among the biggest infrastructure investments since our foundation.'
Also inside the capsule was a shuttlecock, plans and elevations of the building, a copy of the university's 1970-71 prospectus plus coins and notes.
Mr Scott, who was last year named Scottish sportsperson of the year, said: 'It's amazing to see the items contained within the time capsule, to look back at the creation of the Gannochy Sports Pavilion and think about the opportunities it has offered Stirling athletes, students, staff and the wider community over the past 50 years.'
Left, a Stirling University campus found in the capsule. Right, currency found inside the capsule
Picture people who attended a ceremony where the capsule was unveiled including professor Malcolm MacLeod, senior Deputy Principal, University of Stirling (far left) and Duncan Scott, University of Stirling swimmer (second right)
A bottle of Bell's whisky and a collection of Britain's first decimal coins which were discovered in the time capsule
The university will add to the time capsule before sealing it within the new building, due to be completed next summer.
The Gannochy Trust, set up by Arthur Bell of Bell’s Whisky, donated £100,000 to the creation of the sports pavilion, built in June 1969 - two years after the university was founded.
Cathy Gallagher, director of sport at Stirling, added: '(The) contents provide a fascinating insight into the early years of the university and the creation of the Gannochy Sports Pavilion.
'The £20 million redevelopment of the sports facilities is another significant milestone for the university.
'We will work with colleagues from across the university, including our archivist, to preserve the existing items in the time capsule - and add to the collection - before sealing it within the structure of the new building.'
Former university facilities manager, campbell chesterman, who informed contractors about the capsule's existence, was also in attendance, alongside the University's director of estates, Colin McNally; university archivist, Karl Magee; and Stirling Student's Union sports president, Caitlin Ormiston.
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