✅ The 12 members of the first Stirling Visitor Levy Advisory Forum have now been confirmed following a selection process that involved the newly appointed independent Chair Paul Mooney.
Those appointed to the forum are drawn from both Stirling’s rural and urban areas and bring a broad range of expertise from the tourism industry, communities and other key sectors.
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🐺😍 The first-ever Culture Night Stirling is officially underway!
With over 40 *free events in 26 locations, inspired by this year's theme theme ‘Carnival of The Wolf’, it's going be an unforgettable and unique cultural celebration.
We'll see you there! 👋
#CarnivalofTheWOlf2026 #CultureNightStirling #Stirling
* Booking Fees may apply to some events.
For the packed programme, check out: https://t.co/EcpNv5InSA
📍😍 As excitement builds for the first Culture Night Stirling on Friday 1 May, a new map has been launched that reveals the 26 locations where over 40 events will take place on one incredible night.
The new spectacular cultural celebration will transform Stirling and its surrounding areas by bringing venues and unexpected spaces to life through a wide variety of *free events for one night, with a 6pm start.
The map shows the places in the city centre and Stirlingshire where events will pop-up, from pubs, clubs, hotels and visitor attractions to outdoor spaces and a shopping centre.
Download it by visiting: https://t.co/LdWVUzwzRu
The theme for the first festival, ‘Carnival of the Wolf’, takes inspiration from one of Stirling’s most enduring legends – the tale of a pack of wolves whose howls alerted the people of Stirling to an attempted Viking invasion.
This legend will be reimagined across the city and the wider area through performance, music, art, and spectacle packed into one exhilarating night.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy as Stirling’s spirit, creativity and thriving culture scene is celebrated.
Expect: live music, aerial dance and immersive performance; cabaret and standup comedy; bold theatrical drumming performances; a historical crime tour that brings Stirling’s darker stories to life; pop-up performances, workshops, installations, food and drink experiences, and much more.
Read more: https://t.co/jo9muJUYCA
*Please note while all events are free, some may have a small booking fee. For all ticketed events, with the exception of some small workshops, a number of tickets have been held back for on the night walk ups only. So if you weren’t able to secure an advance ticket, you’ll still have the chance to attend. Entry is offered on a first-come, first-served basis until the venue reaches capacity.
Culture Night Stirling is supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland.
😍 From major attractions and tours to hidden gems and outdoor activities, there's a wealth of exciting experiences and events across Stirling for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Each day this week, we're focusing on the theme of history to inspire your next trip to Stirling - and to showcase why the area welcomed record numbers of visitors in 2024.
If you arrive into Stirling by train, a great way to start finding out more about the area’s remarkable history is by crossing the road from the train station and checking out a stunning piece of public art.
At 30ft long, you can’t miss it!
The colourful illustration was created by local artist David Galletly and was unveiled at the start of Stirling’s 900th birthday celebrations last year.
The artwork showcases some of the major moments of Stirling’s rich history over the past 900 years, from the Battle of Bannockburn to the opening of the University of Stirling, and mingles it with legends from the Stirling area such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Sir Andy Murray and Billy Bremner.
David’s design was inspired by suggestions submitted by people of all ages across Stirling.
And once you have checked it out, you can get your picture taken next to the 27-foot long sign that spells out the Stirling name on the other side of the square.
Your visit to Stirling is off to the perfect start!
To learn more about Stirling's remarkable history and the experiences across Stirling that bring it to life, visit: https://t.co/GRchpefw4q
#Stirling #Visitors #Tourism #Experiences #Stirlingshire
Starting on 16th September, this Creative Writing course at Forth Valley College: Stirling Campus, will be facilitated by Stirling Makar, Laura Fyfe and is suitable for writers of all levels of experience. https://t.co/MTAaNDtCRc
Stirling has been named “Cultural Powerhouse” as the cultural capital of Scotland. As the only Scottish city to be longlisted for UK City of Culture 2025, Stirling has recently been named Scotlands top cultural destination by @LNER
What an amazing spectacle the #Stirling900 parade was!
Thank you to all the musicians, groups and volunteers who made today happen and thank you Stirling for helping us mark the finale of our 900th anniversary celebrations!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful collaboration and showcase of creativity during Black History Month . We are super proud of Ekua Osei @S5LHSYT- so incredibly talented and a beautiful photograph.Ekua’s @ spoken word is so powerful.
@LarbertHigh@LHSMrsHamilton
I can’t believe this is coming up so soon already! What a quick four years it’s been 🤯
To book, call Central Library on tel. 01786 237760, or email [email protected]#stirlingmakar
👏 Saturday’s (25 May) Walking of the Marches has been hailed as the ‘biggest and best ever’ in its 900-year history by organisers.
Read more: https://t.co/juxm15TOby
#Stirling900#Stirling
1918 1926 1955 1960s: #Stirling Walking the Marches: started as civic duty - documented 17thc, likely from the 12th - continuing as a marker of identity & celebration. Big day 25th Today: Perambulation. My 1st time as a Birlawman. @stirlingcastle 10.45 https://t.co/V4lyCJmUvN
Not many photos from this morning as too busy Perambulating! This from the stop at the newest boundary stone. Proud to have donned the blue bonnet @stirlingcastle in the Chapel where James VI was baptised. Next Sat, #WalkingtheMarches starts at the Rotunda 10.45 #Stirling900
Residents & visitors are invited to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Stirling by taking part in the Walking of the Marches on Sat 25 May.
It's one of the highlights of year-long celebrations to mark the formation of Stirling as Royal Burgh in 1124.
➡️https://t.co/81unxp7zgY
Super night at #BridgeofAllan in the run up to Walking the Ma on the 25th. Previewing @Allanwater's #Stirling900 was a dream: "delicious" doesn't come close! Thanks to the brewery for this generous hospitality; can't wait to be a sworn in #Birlawman at Saturday's#Perambulation!