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Stirling School Girl wins Young Entrepreneur Award

Wallace High School pupil Carla Gee is celebrating after winning the school’s first award for young entrepreneurs.

Last Updated: 9th October 2019

Three Sisters Bake has secured a primetime TV show on BBC1.

Nichola Reith, part of the Three Sisters Bake empire, with three cafes and wedding cake business, is now fronting Flour Power, the 10-part baking show on Saturday mornings on BBC1.

Last Updated: 9th October 2019

Go Forth Stirling Launches Spooky Halloween Trail

Go Forth Stirling, which runs the city’s Business Improvement District, is launching a Hallowe’en Trail with an iPad on offer for the contest winner.

Last Updated: 8th October 2019

Wild cocktails, foraged pizzas, pumpkin treats and chilli feasts on the menu for Forth Valley Food Fest

Returning for a second outing, the Forth Valley Food Festival will take place during the school October break with a jam-packed line-up showcasing the region’s diverse local larder.

Last Updated: 7th October 2019

Tickets for new Elfingrove dates on sale tomorrow at 12noon

Get set for 12noon tomorrow to bag tickets to the biggest Christmas spectacular in town!

Last Updated: 7th October 2019

The Spree Festival set to bring biggest line up yet to Paisley

Paisley's The Spree festival returns next week (11th - 19th October) with its biggest line-up yet!

Last Updated: 4th October 2019

Renfrewshire set for spectacular season of winter events

Renfrewshire is gearing up for another bumper season of fantastic winter events with an array of free, fun-filled activities for all!

Last Updated: 4th October 2019

New Elfingrove dates added after 120,000 tickets sold in 24 hours

Following phenomenal demand, itison has announced it's adding an additional seven nights onto Elfingrove – the Christmas spectacular taking over Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this December!

Last Updated: 3rd October 2019

Go Forth Stirling appoint New Chair of the Board

A new Chair has been appointed to the Board of Go Forth Stirling – the organisation which works to improve the city’s trading environment.

Last Updated: 3rd October 2019

Over 100,000 tickets sold for Elfingrove and counting...

Over 100,000 early bird tickets have been snapped up this morning for Elfingrove – itison's brand-new world-class Christmas event which takes over Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this December!

Last Updated: 2nd October 2019

Elfingrove tickets released tomorrow...

Set your alarms for 7.30am and get ready to bag tickets for the biggest Christmas spectacular in town...

Last Updated: 1st October 2019

Souper result for Mental Health Charity

A befriending service to support young people experiencing poor mental wellbeing and social isolation won the community vote at the 7th Stirling Soup crowdfunding event.

Last Updated: 1st October 2019

Balfron Neighbourhood Launch Success

The launch of a new online farmers’ market in West Stirlingshire, Balfron NeighbourFood, attracted more than 150 locals to Balfron High on Monday night.

Last Updated: 27th September 2019

First school bike share scheme in UK launched in Stirling

The UK’s first school bike share scheme will be officially launched in Stirling on Friday 27 September – marking the final day of SUSTRANS Bike to School Week.

Last Updated: 27th September 2019

Arnprior Farm launches Late Night Date Night

Scotland’s premier pumpkin patch, Arnprior Farm in Stirlingshire, is launching “Late-Night, Date-Night” for romantics looking for a date with a difference.

Last Updated: 25th September 2019

itison reveal part two of the Elfingrove journey...

itison have revealed the next part of the Elfingrove journey with a UK first... a winter wonderland complete with Silent Snow Disco!

Last Updated: 25th September 2019

Guide Dogs Appeal 2019

Imagine what a difference an hour of your time could make...

Last Updated: 25th September 2019

Final Week of Festival of Volunteering ends on Friday with Stirling Soup 7

Stirling’s third annual Festival of Volunteering will draw to a close this Friday after a month packed with events to inspire citizens to volunteer.

Last Updated: 23rd September 2019

BBC Scotland Debate Night wants YOU to be part of the audience.

BBC Scotland's Debate Night is looking for members of the public from all walks of life and all backgrounds to be part of the programme, hosted by Stephen Jardine.

Last Updated: 23rd September 2019

itison reveal part one of the Elfingrove journey...

Described as Night at the Museum meets GlasGLOW at Christmas, Elfingrove invites you to discover one of Glasgow's best loved buildings in a whole new light!

Last Updated: 23rd September 2019

Bloody Scotland celebrates an attendance of over 10000 for the first time

Bloody Scotland closed on a high yesterday evening as for the first time we reached an attendance of over 10,000 across a stellar weekend.

Last Updated: 23rd September 2019

Manda Scott revealed to be the winner of the 2019 McIlvanney Prize

David Baldacci announced at the opening of Bloody Scotland that the winner of the 2019 McIlvanney Prize is Manda Scott for A Treachery of Spies published by Transworld.

Last Updated: 21st September 2019

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa launches new bespoke leisure membership

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa launches new bespoke leisure membership Tailored fitness package meets growing demand from gen-z and millennial generations to get fit.

Last Updated: 19th September 2019

Crime writers call for climate justice at Bloody Scotland

Top crime writers from around the world will be gathering to support the global call for action on climate change and invite you to join them on Saturday 20 September!

Last Updated: 19th September 2019

Peebles parents bowled over by new kids club

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel has launched first ever kids’ club ahead of this year’s October break!

Last Updated: 18th September 2019

Neighbourhood Roll Out: Market Going Out West

West Stirlingshire locals are in for a treat when a new click and collect farmers’ market opens later this month in Balfron.

Last Updated: 18th September 2019

Bloody Scotland reveals Team Captains for annual Scotland v England Football Match

Bloody Scotland Team Managers, Craig Roberston (Scotland) and Luca Veste (England) today revealed that their teams will again be captained by Chris Brookmyre and Mark Billingham.

Last Updated: 13th September 2019

New addition to Paisley Halloween Festival set to be a Thriller!

For the first time, this year's Paisley Halloween Festival will feature a spooky silent disco where party-goers can show off their best Monster Mash and Thriller dance moves.

Last Updated: 11th September 2019

VisitScotland hails the 150th anniversary of The National Wallace Monument

The National Wallace Monument is celebrating its 150th anniversary today (WED 11 September) and VisitScotland is hailing the world’s long-lasting love affair with the Scottish hero.

Last Updated: 11th September 2019