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Ron Lawson announces Solo Exhibition Surf to Summit at The Strathearn Gallery
Ron Lawson, Scotland's most original and in demand artist opens his largest Solo Exhibition in 3 years at The Strathearn Gallery in Crieff on Saturday 30th October.
Beatson Cancer Charity launches Beatson Rewards for supporters shopping and socialising across Scotland
Beatson Cancer Charity is launching a rewards card which will offer fantastic discounts in a variety of businesses situated around Scotland.
Scottish charity offers a chance to change a life of a young person
Specialist child and youth care provider Kibble is encouraging those looking to move into a more meaningful career to sign up to its Child and Youth Care Worker Staff-in-Training programme.
Wellbeing boost for Clacks kids as charity launches 250 bike pilot
250 Clackmannanshire children aged 10-12 are to be invited to take part in a pilot project offering them a free bike, as well as essential cycling skills training and bike maintenance support.
Book Week Scotland Programme Launch
2021 marks ten years of Book Week Scotland, and Scottish Book Trust has today (12 October) launched a programme of events around the theme of ‘Celebration’.
Taking Big Steps To Enjoy Top Up Taps Network in Scotland
Scotland’s expanding network of distinctive water refill stations is set to inspire people to enjoy and protect the nation’s great outdoors this Autumn.
Five things to do with the kids this October Break
Here’s a quick round up of what’s on in Stirling this week to keep the kids entertained. Best of all, many of them are free!
Stirling BID appoints team of Street Ambassadors
Launched by Go Forth Stirling BID, a team of Ambassadors has taken to the streets of Stirling to provide a warm and informed welcome to visitors and promote the city centre.
Bricklive Fantasy Kingdom Trail launches in Stirling today
Go Forth Stirling BID has brought Bricklive’s Fantasy Kingdom tour - a toy brick trail of swords and sorcery – to the city centre!
The Say Award announce the 2021 shortlist
The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award is today delighted to reveal 2021’s Shortlist, plus the winner of the inaugural Modern Scottish Classic Award, as voted by 2021’s Longlist.
Forth Valley Food Festival kicks of this weekend from 9th to 17th October
A weeklong celebration of local food and drink kicks off this weekend, as the fourth annual Forth Valley Food Festival gets underway.
Emily Williamson Statue Campaign national tour visits RSPB Loch Leven
The campaign to create a statue of RSPB founder and eco pioneer Emily Williamson (1855-1936) is touring RSPB reserves around the country including a visit to RSPB Loch Leven in Kinross.
Members of the public asked to help tell climate story in Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is asking the public to submit photographs or artwork showcasing the impact of climate change on Scotland.
Kiltwalk raises record breaking amount for Scottish charities in 2021
Scotland’s legendary Kiltwalk Kindness has raised a remarkable £8.4 million for more than 1,200 charities across the country this year.
Bloody Scotland Hybrid Festival exceeds expectations and extends run for 2022
Bloody Scotland hybrid festival 2021 outperformed targets and has prompted organisers to extend their run for next year.
Miller Homes returns with Home Safe campaign
Leading UK housebuilder Miller Homes returns this autumn with its Home Safe campaign, keeping children safe on their walk, cycle, or scoot, to and from school!
The Say Award 72 hour public vote is now open
From today until midnight on Wednesday 29th September, music fans can vote for their favourite Scottish album on this year’s Longlist at The SAY Award.
Free WiFi Launched in Stirling City Centre
Stirling’s Business Improvement District (Go Forth) and Stirling Council have joined forces to launch a free Wi-Fi service covering the entire city centre.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre and National Trust for Scotland collaborate on sound installation at Moirlanich Longhouse
In a new collaboration between Pitlochry Festival Theatre and the National Trust for Scotland, a specially-commissioned soundscape, has been installed at Moirlanich Longhouse.
Edinburgh volunteer clocks up the miles on fundraising tour of iconic Scottish locations
Rosemary Laird is in the midst of a personal grand tour of Scotland, with the aim of visiting 61 iconic Scottish landmarks and locations on an epic fundraiser for the National Trust for Scotland.
Watch Scotland come to light with new film for Scotland Year of Coasts and Waters
Light Waves is a multilingual short film by Historic Environment Scotland which showcases Scotland’s coasts and waters and its links to Gaelic and Scots culture.
Bloody Scotland Hybrid Festival concludes on a high
The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival concluded on a high with some incredibly high-profile names in quick succession bringing it to a close on Sunday night.
Bloody Scotland International Crime Festival reveals winners 2021
Bloody Scotland International Crime Festival yesterday revealed Robbie Morrison and Craig Russell the winners of the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize 2021.
Scottish Album of the Year Award announced Longlist
Scotland's national music prize, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, has officially announced the twenty outstanding Scottish albums which have made it onto this year's coveted Longlist!
New video celebrates Independent Businesses in Stirling
A promotional video which celebrates Stirling’s independent shops and retailers has been launched by the city’s BID.
BBC Scotland Debate Night TV programme welcomes back studio audiences
We are excited to let you know that BBC Scotland's Debate Night is welcoming audiences back into the studio for their third series and are looking for people from across Scotland to join them!
Second Hand September month at Oxfam
Consumers across Scotland are being urged to only buy pre-loved clothing for 30 days or more in order to tackle a throwaway culture that Oxfam Scotland says is making climate change worse.
Fourth Food Festival for Forth Valley
Forth Valley Food Festival will return for the fourth year in a row this October. The annual event will run during the school October break, from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th October.
Safebase Scheme to offer a Safe Haven on the Streets of Stirling
A partnership of city organisations has joined forces to launch ‘safe haven’ initiative Safebase on the streets of Stirling.
Creative Cohort lead Stirling Response to Climate Crisis
With the UN Climate Change Conference set to take place in Glasgow this autumn, Scene Stirling has commissioned five creatives to lead the city’s artistic response to the climate crisis.
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