Local Stirling News
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Could your canine companion be top dog
Red Sky Productions are casting for a new family entertainment series for BBC Scotland and are looking for dogs and their humans to take part!
Summer of staycations in Scotland with Love Seafood
Love Seafood is on a mission to inspire the nation to fall in love with seafood and here's a round up of the best award-winning fish and chip shops in Scotland.
David Livingstone Birthplace reopens to the public
David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre has reopened its doors after four years, following a £9.1m regeneration project!
Applications now open for the Sound of Young Scotland Award
The Scottish Album of the Year Award introduce new award, with one young and emerging artist set to win £5000 to support creation of debut album.
Go Forth Stirling Launches Summer Trail Fun for Families
Go Forth Stirling Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a `Summer in Stirling’ Trail with a range of prizes on offer for winners.
With less than 50 days to go, the countdown is on for cinch presents TRNSMT
The countdown is on for Scotland's biggest music festival as an outstanding array of acts prepare to descend on Glasgow Green over the 10th - 12th September!
Edinburgh based Signature Group backs Scottish hospitality recruitment drive
Edinburgh-based Scottish hospitality group, Signature, is backing a new campaign to attract young people to the industry as it slowly emerges from the devasting impact of the Covid pandemic.
Gluten Free Fortnight is returning to The Real Food Cafe in October
The Real Food Café, Tyndrum has announced that its popular Gluten Free Fortnight is going ahead again this year following the success of the inaugural event in 2019.
Museum landscaping work receives much needed funding boost
David Livingstone Birthplace has received a huge selection of bedding plants and climbers from Asda Blantyre to help complete external landscaping works ahead of reopening on July 28th!
Doors Open Days will return in September with a programme of in person and online events and activities
2021 marks the 32nd year of Doors Open Days, a festival that sees organisations and volunteers offer free access to sites and events across Scotland.
National Trust for Scotland: Step it up for Culloden challenge
The team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield have set a challenge to the public - and to themselves - to step up to protect the battlefield.
Dance Trail invites audience to immerse themselves in nature
Friday 9th July saw the launch of Airthrey Dance Trail at the University of Stirling, an immersive outdoor dance and poetry experience devised by professional dancer Grace Turner.
Scottish Friendly Childrens Book Tour Summer Competition
To help make reading fun this summer, author and illustrator Cressida Cowell is helping the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour launch a magical competition with some amazing book prizes.
New Moves To Tackle Crime and Antisocial Behaviour in Stirling
An innovative approach to tackling Stirling’s problems with crime and antisocial behaviour has been launched by the city’s BID.
Runrig announce preorder release date of music documentary There Must Be A Place
Runrig fans and music lovers can look forward to a unique insight into rock and folk history when the much-anticipated documentary There Must Be A Place is released on Friday 29th October.
BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise now underway in Paisley town centre
Paisley First's BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise adventure is now underway in Paisley town centre!
Bloody Scotland reveals Shortlist for Debut Prize 2021
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival can today reveal that three of the books on this year’s McIlvanney Prize longlist have made the shortlist for Debut of the Year.
Families urged to get on their bikes this summer
With the school summer holidays off to a sunny start, families across Stirlingshire are being urged to get on their bikes and enjoy the great outdoors.
Go underground to taste the history of the national drink of Scotland
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and whisky brand The Glenlivet – two organisations with a long history – have joined forces for a special online event on 1 July.
cinch presents TRNSMT Festival is back for the part of the summer!
cinch presents TRNSMT will finally return to Glasgow Green from 10th – 12th September, following a year without live music in Scotland, for a festival weekend like no other!
Second helping for rural food and drink businesses
Applications are now open for a second round of funding to help rural food and drink businesses recover from the impact of Covid-19.
The Bark of Ayrshire immortalised in bronze
Canine celebrities Olive & Mabel, joined their owner Andrew Cotter at the Poet's Path in Alloway this week to meet another doggie duo, The Twa Dogs!
World Refugee Day to be celebrated as part of cultural programme of events at Glasgow Fan Zone
Declan Welsh & the Decadent West have been added to the line-up for the special World Refugee Day concert taking place at Glasgow Green this afternoon!
Go Forth Stirling Director Awarded BID Leadership Diploma
Go Forth Stirling Project Director Danielle McRorie-Smith has been awarded a Diploma in BID Leadership. One of just 15 DiBL graduates in the UK so far to achieve the qualification.
Nicola Benedetti and Iona Fyfe get behind Make Music Day Scotland this summer
Hybrid of in-person and online events planned in Scotland and across the UK to mark the global, annual celebration of music!
First Scottish Dance Band online concert series to launch this month
The first ever Scottish Dance Band online concert series is set to launch this month under the watchful eye of musician and BBC Radio Scotland presenter Gary Innes.
Bloody Scotland reveals McIlvanney Prize Finalists 2021
Bloody Scotland announce the longlist for the McIlvanney Prize 2021. The shortlist will be announced on 2nd September along with the publication of William McIlvanney's final book.
Mackies of Scotland and National Trust for Scotland announce partnership to get families exploring this summer
Families are invited to reconnect with the National Trust for Scotland properties they love, uncover clues as they explore and receive a delicious Mackie’s chocolate treat for their efforts.
People across Scotland urged to take things at their own pace as restrictions ease
Scots are being encouraged to take things at their own pace as restrictions ease, as research reveals almost half of adults who have met up with others have found it more overwhelming than expected.
Free Jewellery Workshops promote pandemic wellbeing
As Covid-19 restrictions ease across Forth Valley, four local makers have joined forces with Made in Stirling to offer free jewellery making workshops for people living in Stirlingshire.
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