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Rock band GUN to perform at Stirling’s Thistle Centre
By Ross Collie Glasgow-based rock band GUN will perform a mini gig at Stirling’s HMV store on October 19. The rockers are performing across Scotland to promote their new album, The Calton Songs, which came…
Woodland destruction and bike traps found in Bridge of Allan woodland
By Ross Collie Woodland destruction and illegal mountain bike traps have caused anger among Bridge of Allan residents. The damage, which was originally posted in a local resident’s Facebook group, showed young trees in nearby…
Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72
By Ross Collie Robbie Coltrane, the actor best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, has died aged 72. The Scottish performer died in Forth Valley Hospital in nearby Larbert. He is survived…
Spotlight: Movember Ambassador Robbie Wales fights to break the mental health stigma
By Rebecca Kerr As November approaches, men across the globe are ditching their razors and donning a ‘tache. This is not a style choice nor a Freddie Mercury cosplay, it’s an awareness campaign for men’s…
Frustrated commuters complain about lack of bike racks at Stirling Train Station
By Rebecca Kerr Concerns have been raised about a lack of bike parking spaces at Stirling Train Station due to ongoing renovations. The £5m makeover began in July and has caused disruption to commuters who…
Travelling Gallery brings art show to Stirling – on wheels!
By Rebecca Kerr Staff and students at the University of Stirling were welcomed into the ‘Travelling Gallery’ art bus on Friday October 14. Travelling Gallery is a non-profit contemporary art exhibition on wheels. The team…
Why are pumpkin patches so popular and where can you go in Stirlingshire?
By Molly Bishop The Old Irish folktale of Jack of the Lantern tells the story of a man who tricked the Devil, when he died, he was banished from both heaven and hell and still…
Right-wing extremist group host event at Stirling hotel
By Molly Bishop A far-right political party, Patriotic Alternative, held a conference at the Stirling Highland Hotel earlier this month. The party booked the venue by withholding their identity, they then later held a demonstration…
How will King Charles’ relationship with Scotland differ from his late mother’s?
By Molly Bishop Earlier this month King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla made their first public visit to Scotland since the Queen’s death. The royal couple visited Dunfermline to celebrate it becoming the official eighth…