Stirling: Alive with Scotland

01/09/2026

Counting down to BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling this September?🎶

If you're joining us at Stirling City Park from 11th-13th September, here are some handy travel tips to help you get to the event, however you'll be arriving!

🚌By Shuttle Bus
Official shuttle buses will operate to Stirling from multiple locations on all three days of the event. Book a seat in advance via the official shuttle bus booking website: https://www.happybus.co.uk/events?events=radio+2

🚄By Train
Stirling Station is around a one-mile walk from the event site, with taxis nearby. Please check with ScotRail before you travel, as planned engineering works may affect some services between Edinburgh and Stirling over the weekend.

🚕By Taxi
The official taxi rank will be on Queen’s Road, between Albert Place and the Victoria Place roundabout. It’s around a 10-minute walk from the event and will be clearly signposted.

🚗By Road
Stirling is easily accessible via the M9, M80 and A9, just 50 minutes from Edinburgh and 30 minutes from Glasgow. Pre-booked parking is available across the city, with spaces limited. Book in advance: https://www.officialbbceventparking.com/Events.aspx?CustomerId=91

Need dropped off or picked up? The Friends & Family point at Castleview Car Park will operate throughout the festival weekend. 🚖

🚐By Coach
Stirling has regular direct coach services from Glasgow and Edinburgh, with journey times of around 40 minutes and 1 hour respectively. We're also well connected to destinations across Scotland, including Perth and St Andrews. Stirling Bus Station is located near Stirling Train Station, and offers facilities including left luggage lockers. Plan your journey at travelinescotland.com.

🚲By Bike
Cycle parking will be available close to the Accessible Transport Hub. Exact details to be confirmed!

For more information on getting to Stirling, visit YourStirling.com or https://www.bbc.co.uk/backstage/radio2inthepark/travel

🎟️ Haven't got tickets yet? Don't miss BBC Radio 2's biggest live music festival in Stirling! Book yours now at https://www.bbc.co.uk/backstage/radio2inthepark/

Stirling Council

31/08/2026

28/08/2026

Coming to Stirling for BBC Radio 2 in the Park? You can keep the party going afterwards with the Aftershow at the Albert Halls! 🪩

Book now for Aftershow at the Albert Halls feat. Nicola Meighan DJ set and Europa Music DJs at THE ALBERT HALLS. Doors open at 8:30pm.

28/08/2026

We’re saying goodbye to August in style with these great events:

28 August:
OUT LOUD – feat Karen Dunbar (DJ set) + The Roze Garden (DJ Set) at Tolbooth Stirling https://tinyurl.com/2mpku37z

29 August:
Stirling Pride https://tinyurl.com/2p9vmmb2
Killearn Country Market https://tinyurl.com/2hpterjk

30 August:
Pedal Trossachs https://tinyurl.com/yj7vuwhh
Bannockburn House Trust Historic Garden Tour https://tinyurl.com/muwwmder

28-31 August:
Forth Valley Biodiversity Festival https://tinyurl.com/ybj3fhf9
Stirling Photography Festival https://tinyurl.com/5n8xam54
Exhibition: The Day We Cleaned The Sky at Made in Stirling https://tinyurl.com/3k85hcrr
Louise Scott – Artist and Printmaker: Old and New – at the Campsie Gallery, Mugdock at Campsie Gallery https://tinyurl.com/2ezz6enb

29-31 August:
Scotland’s National Hero at The National Wallace Monument https://tinyurl.com/9phn4ac2

Browse more events on yourstirling.com

FEL Scotland

27/08/2026

World-class athletes 🏃. Right here in .

On Saturday 5 September, The University of Stirling athletics track becomes the setting for the ninth The Monument Mile Classic – a World Athletics-permitted meet featuring around 400 athletes from across the globe 🔥.

Racing begins at 4.30pm, with the elite races taking centre stage from 9pm.

📍 University of Stirling
📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
🎟️ Free entry

Stirling Council University of Stirling What's On Stirling

24/08/2026

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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Go Forth Stirling business improvement district

24/08/2026

NEW EXPERIENCE ALERT: Stirling Distillery - The Becoming Experience 🥃

This experience is hosted by Stirling Distillery co-founder Cameron McCann alongside Hugo McCann, award winning whisky distiller, to guide guests through the nuances of Stirling spirit’s development.

🍸Stirling Distillery also offers Gin Experience, Whisky Experience and the Old Smiddy Gin School Experience.

Find out more at: YourStirling.com

Stirling Distillery