Stirling Council

31/08/2026

🚍🙌 Stirling Council is proud to be supporting Catch the Bus Month 2026, the annual campaign led by Bus Users UK celebrating the huge benefits of bus travel and inspiring more people to get on board.

Every day, around 10 million bus journeys get people to work, education, healthcare appointments, shops and social activities. Buses reduce congestion, cut emissions, support local economies and connect communities, yet many myths about bus travel still persist.

Throughout Catch the Bus Month, we will be helping to challenge these outdated perceptions as we highlight the five council-operated services and other bus services available across the area.

To get the campaign into gear, we are shining a light on the council’s in-house C60 service between Callander and Killin.

The service, which also stops in Strathyre, Kingshouse and Lochearnhead along the A84 corridor, was continued in June 2026 following a successful two-year pilot in which it met or exceeded all key objectives.

The service currently operates five return journeys Monday to Saturday, and four return journeys on a Saturday.

Used by residents and visitors, the route takes in areas of outstanding natural beauty and places where there are a wide range of attractions, outdoor activities and events. So it's also a great option for a day out.

Key achievements during the pilot:
• Operated within its allocated annual budget
• Steady increase in usage, including a 25.6% rise in passenger journeys made in the second year of operation.
• Reliable and punctual against statutory targets, while disruption has been minimal with 99.5% of journeys operating.

Customer feedback about the C60 has been overwhelmingly positive while ongoing engagement with local communities and passengers shaped a decision to add an extra return journey from September 2025, which has contributed to an increase in numbers.

For more information on the C60, including timetables, as well as Stirling Council’s other in-house bus services, visit: stirling.gov.uk/connectingcommunities

More information about all the bus options across the Stirling area, can be found by visiting: www.travelinescotland.com.

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29/08/2026

🙌 Happy Stirling Pride!

We hope everyone at Stirling Pride enjoys a fantastic day of celebration, community spirit and pride.

There's a packed programme of events in Stirling today but make sure to stop by the Pride Market The Albert Halls, Stirling from 12pm to 5pm.

Browse around 60 fantastic stalls packed with unique crafts, gifts, artwork, community groups, charities, useful information, and even a few freebies.

Need a break from shopping? The Albert Halls Café will be open serving drinks, food and snacks.

At Tolbooth Stirling is the all ages event in the Tolbooth Cafe, with face painting, crafts and pride-themed treats (10am - 2pm).

More details of the programme below.👇

28/08/2026

🎶🙌 ⏳ Two weeks to go!

The countdown is well and truly on for BBC Radio 2 in the Park at Stirling City Park.

Are you ready for a celebration of world-class live music and unforgettable experiences.

We can’t wait to see you there.👋

Secure your tickets today: bbc.co.uk/radio2inthepark

Resident and visitor info: stirling.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2-in-the-park/



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28/08/2026

🏉🪩 Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser had a ball recently at Stirling County Rugby Club with a double celebration of sport.

While helping officially open the Pétanque Home Nations Tournament at Bridgehaugh, the Lord Provost also met members of the Scotland Under-18 rugby squad, who were playing a series of training matches at the ground.

The two-day pétanque competition was held at Stirling Wolves Pétanque Club who are based in the corner of the rugby club’s car park. It featured the top eight teams from Scotland, England, Wales, and Jersey, with England retaining the trophy.

The Lord Provost also tried her hand at the sport which is played with hollow steel balls known as boules, and a small wooden target ball or jack. It usually takes place on gravel-topped terrain.

The Lord Provost said: “It was an honour to be part of the opening of this prestigious pétanque tournament and meet some of the organisers and competitors. I hope all the visitors to Stirling from across the UK enjoyed their time here and will return again to enjoy everything we have to offer.

“It was great to hear about the growth and the community spirit of Stirling Wolves Pétanque Club. Pétanque is an accessible and inclusive game that families and friends can get involved in for fun or more competitively, so please contact the club if you are interested.”

Scotland U18s had been taking part in an International Development Camp at the University of Stirling, where they had spent a week training with the Wales U18 and Italy U18 squads. The camp concluded with two training matches at Bridgehaugh.

The Lord Provost added: "It was also a pleasure to meet members of the U18 Scotland rugby squad and watch these future stars in action. I wish them every success in the future.

“Having these two fantastic events taking place at Stirling County Rugby Club on the same day highlights the packed programme of community events at the club which is bringing people together and supporting active and healthy lifestyles.”

For more information about Stirling Wolves Petanque , please visit their pages on Facebook or Instagram.

For more information about events at Stirling County RFC, visit: https://stirlingcounty-rfc.co.uk/

Read more: stirling.gov.uk/news/lord-provost-enjoys-double-celebration-of-sport-at-stirling-county-rfc/

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27/08/2026

🙌 Culture Night Stirling will return on Friday 30 April 2027, with the theme: Forest of the Unicorn.

The first-ever Culture Night Stirling, Carnival of the Wolf’ brought the city to life on 1 May 2026 as crowds of visitors and locals flocked to experience over 40 events across the city centre and surrounding areas on one unforgettable evening.

Attended by people from as far afield as the Netherlands, Australia and the United States, it proved a vibrant new addition to Scotland’s events calendar.

Culture Night 2027 will see another packed programme of events and activities take place in venues and unexpected spaces that showcase Stirling’s thriving culture scene and creative talent, with the aim of driving more night-time economic activity.

And now is the time to express your interest as a venue.

Whether you have hosted events before or are considering participating for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

Deadline: Friday 25 September 2026

Link to the form: https://forms.gle/UfU9fZxXmqKMmsaz8

Culture Night Stirling 2027: Register your interest as a venue

Culture Night Stirling returns on Friday 30 April 2027 with the theme Forest of the Unicorn.

We are inviting venues across Stirling to express an interest in taking part. Whether you have hosted events before or are considering participating for the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

Deadline: Friday 25 September 2026

Link to the form: https://forms.gle/UfU9fZxXmqKMmsaz8

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26/08/2026

📣🎶Final reminder about today's drop-in session ahead of BBC Radio 2 in the Park.

Details below 👇

💬 A Reminder that an additional public drop-in session has been arranged for tomorrow (26 Aug) as Stirling prepares to host BBC Radio 2 inThe Park 2026 at Stirling City Park on 11, 12 and 13 September.

Stirling Council is working closely with the BBC and event organisers, Far and Beyond (FaB), to help make this a great experience for visitors, residents and everyone involved.

We know that an event of this scale can have an impact, and we are finalising plans to help keep any disruption to a minimum during the event period.

Following two drop-in sessions last week at the Albert Halls, another one has been organised for Raploch Community Campus on Wednesday 26 August.

It will take place in the café at the campus from 3pm to 7pm. The event will be an opportunity for people to come along and hear more about the event, the traffic management plans, and raise any questions or issues.

There will be some road restrictions and closures surrounding the event. Residents in the immediate area will receive a separate letter about these shortly.

Key information from this letter has been added to our website which can be found here: stirling.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2-in-the-park/information-for-residents/

More information on Radio 2 in the Park can be found either on the BBC event page here: bbc.co.uk/backstage/radio2inthepark on the council’s dedicated webpage: stirling.gov.uk/radio2inthepark

Questions about the event in the meantime can be directed to: [email protected]



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25/08/2026

🎸🎶 Young musicians will have the opportunity to form bands and prepare for a live performance within five days in a new unique workshop provided by Tolbooth Stirling.

The ‘Gig in a Week’ project is aimed at young people between S1-S6 and is an exciting new addition to the many creative learning opportunities offered at Tolbooth.

The initiative also dives into the promotional side of music, including photography and gig promotion.

Full information: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/news/opportunity-for-young-musicians-to-prepare-for-gig-in-a-week-at-tolbooth-stirling/

Full details of these programmes and how to get involved, as well as other events at Tolbooth Stirling are available at www.stirlingevents.org

25/08/2026

💬✅ This free event is a great opportunity for local businesses and social enterprises to explore the exciting supply chain opportunities across Forth Valley.

For more details and to register👇

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Don't miss your chance to find out about contract and supply chain opportunities in the Forth Valley region!
Join us at the FREE event, on 17 September at Forth Valley College,
to engage with SDP, Clackmannanshire Council, Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, and more.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/4ymKmDr

25/08/2026

💬 A Reminder that an additional public drop-in session has been arranged for tomorrow (26 Aug) as Stirling prepares to host BBC Radio 2 inThe Park 2026 at Stirling City Park on 11, 12 and 13 September.

Stirling Council is working closely with the BBC and event organisers, Far and Beyond (FaB), to help make this a great experience for visitors, residents and everyone involved.

We know that an event of this scale can have an impact, and we are finalising plans to help keep any disruption to a minimum during the event period.

Following two drop-in sessions last week at the Albert Halls, another one has been organised for Raploch Community Campus on Wednesday 26 August.

It will take place in the café at the campus from 3pm to 7pm. The event will be an opportunity for people to come along and hear more about the event, the traffic management plans, and raise any questions or issues.

There will be some road restrictions and closures surrounding the event. Residents in the immediate area will receive a separate letter about these shortly.

Key information from this letter has been added to our website which can be found here: stirling.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2-in-the-park/information-for-residents/

More information on Radio 2 in the Park can be found either on the BBC event page here: bbc.co.uk/backstage/radio2inthepark on the council’s dedicated webpage: stirling.gov.uk/radio2inthepark

Questions about the event in the meantime can be directed to: [email protected]



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24/08/2026

🗳✅ The notice has been published for a by-election to be held for Ward 2 (Forth and Endrick) on Thursday 1 October 2026.

Completed nomination forms must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4pm, Monday 31 August 2026.

If you are not registered to vote, you must register by 12 midnight on Tuesday 15 September to vote in the by-election.

Full details can be found by visiting: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/councillors-and-democracy/elections-and-voting/