At a special meeting of the council, the motion committed the council to work with Bannockburn House Trust to help conclude the purchase of the property.
The Trust have already raised £643,000 from the Scottish Land Trust to bring the 17th century house into public ownership for the first time.
Councillors also recognised the hard work and commitment of the dedicated volunteers who have organised a number of community open door events at Bannockburn House, which have attracted nearly 4,000 visitors in the last year.
Council Leader Scott Farmer said, “I’ve been impressed by the commitment and the vision of Bannockburn House Trust in recognising the importance of this building to both the local community and in preserving this important symbol of Scotland’s past. I’m delighted that the motion to support the Trust in the final stages of the purchase was passed unanimously by councillors across the political spectrum.”
Chair of the Community Planning and Regulation Committee, Councillor Chris Kane, said, “The community spirit shown by the volunteers at Bannockburn House is amazing. I cannot commend them enough for the work they’ve undertaken to care for the property and raise funds to purchase it. There’s still a fair bit of work to be done before this is a done deal, but we’re going to work closely with the Trust to help get them over the finishing line.”
Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Neil Benny, said, “This is a project that is firmly rooted in the local community but will make a positive contribution across all of Stirling. The Trust have exciting plans for the future of Bannockburn House and I’m looking forward to seeing them develop over the coming months and years.”