Local Stirling News

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Stirling Construction Firm Win Top Award for Renovation of Iconic City Building

Family Construction Firm Kevin Wilson Joiners has won a top industry award following the renovation of an iconic Stirling tennis pavilion.

Last Updated: 10th June 2019

Go Forth Stirling launches Business Waste Survey

Stirling business owners are being surveyed about their waste collections in a bid to create cleaner and more inviting city streets.

Last Updated: 7th June 2019

Scottish Landmarks to turn orange for Batten Disease Awareness Day

Landmarks across Scotland including SSE Hydro, Discovery Point and RRS Discovery Dundee, Tron Theatre and many more will be lighting up orange today to raise awareness of Batten Disease.

Last Updated: 7th June 2019

Sustainability to the fore at Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

A pioneering partnership between the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and Scottish Water aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption at Scotland’s national open by 80%.

Last Updated: 6th June 2019

Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, Hue and Cry and PP Arnold among headliners for Spree Festival!

Paisley’s annual Spree festival has today announced its biggest line-up yet – with Glasvegas, Gruff Rhys, PP Arnold and Hue and Cry among the acts coming to town this October!

Last Updated: 5th June 2019

E Bike Library Boost

Forth Environment Link’s drive to get locals moving is picking up the pace thanks to the delivery of 16 new e-bikes just in time for Bike Week (8-16 June).

Last Updated: 5th June 2019

Stirling Building Firm in line for Top Industry Award

Kevin Wilson Joiners & Building Contractors are finalists for the Federation of Master Builders’ Large Renovation Project honour for their restoration of the Kings Park Pavilion in Stirling.

Last Updated: 4th June 2019

Exclusive Photography Workshops for Crowdfund Backers

A series of exclusive workshops and tours have been organised for supporters of the 2019 Stirling Photography Festival Crowdfund appeal.

Last Updated: 29th May 2019

To the Mooooon and back

VisitScotland announces world's first Highland Coosmonaut to celebrate its 50th year!

Last Updated: 29th May 2019

Plan to Grow Local Food Economy in Stirling

Stirling’s growing local food economy will receive a boost next week with the launch of a plan to support and develop the sector.

Last Updated: 28th May 2019

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa to offer Jennifer Young spa treatments for those affected by cancer

Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Stirling has become one of the first hotels in the UK to offer Jennifer Young spa treatments for people who are living with and beyond cancer.

Last Updated: 28th May 2019

Businesses Back Crowdfund Appeal for Second Photography Festival

Plans for Stirling’s second Photography Festival have been given a boost after more than £2,000 was pledged by supporters.

Last Updated: 28th May 2019

Quarriers launches Summer Appeal to give children from across Falkirk a memorable day out

Social care charity launches its sixth Summer Days Appeal to give children a carefree day away!

Last Updated: 20th May 2019

Business Owners invited to Monthly Drop In Sessions

Go Forth Stirling is launching regular drop-in sessions to give city centre business owners the chance to meet the team and talk directly about any trading issues they face.

Last Updated: 3rd May 2019

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is back!

Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and ITV are looking for contestants who can make it all the way to £1Million!

Last Updated: 2nd May 2019

Thousands turn out to enjoy feast of fun at Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019

More than 16,000 people turned out to enjoy a two-day feast of delicious street food and live entertainment at this year’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival!

Last Updated: 28th April 2019

Family business scoops top award!

A family-run business has become Ayrshire's first ever Five Star Tourist Shop following a grading from VisitScotland!

Last Updated: 26th April 2019

James Watt artefacts unveiled at The Engine Shed

An exhibition dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt opened at The Engine Shed in Stirling today.

Last Updated: 25th April 2019

Race for Culzean

Fun-seekers are being invited to put their limits to the test at the Culzean Challenge, and to explore one of Scotland's heritage treasures as the same time!

Last Updated: 25th April 2019

Theatre show on the hunt for audiences!

Do you run a group for young children? Would you like a free theatre show to come visit you? Then book Calvinball today! It's a show - it's in the fresh air - it's fun - and it's freeeee!

Last Updated: 24th April 2019

Paisley set to host its biggest and best Food and Drink Festival this weekend

Foodies have been urged not to miss this weekend’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival as the town gets set to host its biggest and best culinary extravaganza yet!

Last Updated: 24th April 2019

New Manager Appointed at Stirling BID

A new manager has been appointed by Go Forth Stirling to deliver the organisation’s aims of improving and revitalising the city centre.

Last Updated: 23rd April 2019

Legendary hostel offers the perfect base for exploring the Clyde Valley

Located in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, the 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience like no other!

Last Updated: 18th April 2019

Trix the T. rex is ready for her big Glasgow reveal

Trix the Tyrannosaurus rex is all ready to meet Scottish and UK audiences at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow!

Last Updated: 17th April 2019

Top pipers on way to Paisley for British championships

Thousands of the world’s top pipers and drummers will again descend on Paisley for one of the biggest dates in the global piping calendar!

Last Updated: 17th April 2019

Stirling Businesses to Share Grant for Shop Front Improvements

Stirling’s shopfronts are set for a facelift following a £20K cash injection from the city’s Business Improvement District (BID).

Last Updated: 15th April 2019

Trix the T. rex arrives in Glasgow

For 15 weeks from Thursday 18th April, Glasgow's Kelvin Hall will host the world's only real touring Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton!

Last Updated: 13th April 2019

Dippy on Tour surpasses one million visitors milestone!

Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure has been visited by more than one million people, breaking records at every venue visited so far!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019

Enjoy a staycation with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts this summer

With heatwaves and Brexit on the horizon, a 'staycation' has never been more popular, research shows more than half of Brits are expected to ditch overseas travel in favour of a Great British break!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019

Scottish festivals bring biggest artists in the World to Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer

Don't miss artists such as Stormzy, Catfish and the Bottlemen, George Ezra, Gerry Cinnamon, Snow Patrol, The Cure, CHVRCHES, Courteeners and more in Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019