Stirling Council has approved the sale of the former Beech Gardens Care Home in Torbrex.

At a recent council meeting, Urban Nest Scotland Ltd was confirmed as the preferred bidder. The company plans to redevelop the vacant site for private residential use, with proposals that aim to complement the surrounding conservation area.

The property, situated between Batterflatts House and a local nursery, has remained largely unused since the reconfiguration of care services in Stirling and the opening of the Stirling Care Village. It was temporarily repurposed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support NHS recovery efforts but has since returned to council ownership.

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Council Leader Cllr Gerry McGarvey welcomed the sale, highlighting its benefits for the community and public finances. "The sale of Beech Gardens represents will unlock the potential of a site that has served the community in different ways over the years.

This carefully considered disposal will not only help reduce the council's property holding costs but also enable new housing opportunities within a sensitive and historically significant location.

"This outcome not only ensures best value for the public but also helps meet Stirling's future housing needs in a sustainable, community-focused way."