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Stirling, Scotland
Fashion designer Kyra Suki Ho, a former Larbert High School student, will present her solo exhibition, “Motherland,” at Number 7 in Stirling as part of the Scotland Re:Design Scottish Fashion Festival. Opening…
Socialudo has won Social Enterprise Innovation of the Year at the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2026 for its work using serious games to address social challenges. Its homelessness prevention game, Pathways Paradox…
The Stirling Observer’s annual Give A Gift Appeal is underway, collecting toys and gifts for children and young people across the area ahead of Christmas. The campaign has distributed thousands of donations in previous…
Stirling’s historic Stevenson Bridge is set for a refurbishment estimated at £5.3 million after the Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee agreed to proceed with the project. The works are intended to extend the…
Stirling Science Festival has been hailed as its most successful yet, with more than 60 events attracting visitors of all ages across the area during the October school holidays. The four-day programme explored the…
Scottish Sea Farms reported an £86 million fall in revenue and a swing from a £17 million profit to a £19 million loss for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025. The company attributed the result to increased global salmon…
A travel writer tested a Premier Inn Plus room during a trip to Stirling, paying £117 compared with £97 for a standard room. The upgraded room felt more spacious and included features such as an armchair, footrest…
A liquidator has been appointed to Stirling-based construction firm Stewart Joinery Contracts after HMRC sought to wind up the company. The petition was presented to Stirling Sheriff Court in July, and Paul Dounis of…
Avril Jones, jailed for life for murdering vulnerable teenager Margaret Fleming, has died at HMP Stirling aged 66. Jones and fellow carer Edward Cairney were convicted of murdering Fleming, whose disappearance went…
Avril Jones, 66, has died at HMP Stirling. Jones was serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of 19-year-old Margaret Fleming, whose body was never recovered. Alongside her partner Edward Cairney, Jones staged a…
Avril Jones, who was serving a life sentence for the 2019 murder of Margaret Fleming, has died in custody at HMP Stirling at the age of 66. Jones and her partner, Edward Cairney, were convicted of killing Fleming, who…
Avril Jones, 66, has died in custody at HMP Stirling. Jones was serving a sentence for the murder of vulnerable teenager Margaret Fleming, whose body was never recovered. The pair had staged a long-term cover-up to…
Avril Jones, who was serving a life sentence for the 2019 murder of teenager Margaret Fleming, has died at HMP Stirling. Jones and her accomplice, Edward Cairney, were convicted of murdering Fleming, a vulnerable…
B&M has announced the opening of seven new stores across the UK before the end of 2026, including a new location in Stirling, Scotland. The store will open on November 28 in The Thistles shopping centre, occupying a…
Police Scotland are continuing their appeal for information regarding Yuxin Cao, who has been missing for over a year. On what would have been his 24th birthday, authorities reiterated their commitment to the case…
Tributes have been paid to David Frood, a long-serving figure in Stirlingshire housing, who has passed away at the age of 81. Frood served the Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) for over 30 years. The…
Tributes have been paid to David Frood, a prominent figure in Stirlingshire housing, who has died at the age of 81. Frood served for over 30 years with the Rural Stirling Housing Association, playing a key role in its…
Scottish broadcaster Neil Oliver has faced significant backlash after publicly reaffirming his friendship with comedian Russell Brand following Brand's recent conviction for rape and sexual assault. Oliver, who…
Police Scotland have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding Stirling University student Yuxin Cao, who has been missing for 14 months. The appeal coincides with what would have been his 24th birthday. Cao was…
Midlothian Library Service has been named Team of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Awards held in Stirling. The service was recognized for its community-focused initiatives, including…
A 2025 Cupra Formentor V2 eTSI is currently listed for sale on the PistonHeads platform. The vehicle, featuring a 1.5L hybrid engine and 18,454 miles on the odometer, is being offered by Stirling Vauxhall. Prospective…
As November continues, several cozy events are scheduled across Scotland to celebrate the season. Highlights include the Stirling SpiritFest at the Stirling Highland Hotel, featuring numerous local distilleries, and a…
Scotland is exploring the 'Icelandic model' to address youth substance abuse by integrating sport into community life. The administrative software 'Abler,' which powers the majority of Icelandic sporting organizations…
Weather forecasts from WXCharts indicate a significant snowfall event, dubbed a 131-mile snow bomb, potentially hitting Scotland on November 15. While temperatures are dropping across the UK, the Met Office notes…
The Forth Valley Cat Centre is seeking local crafters to host stalls at their upcoming Christmas craft fayre. The festive event is scheduled for December 19 at St Ninian’s Old Church Hall in Stirling, running from 11…
Performance poet Attila the Stockbroker shares his experiences while touring Scotland. The diary entry details his travels to Gatehouse of Fleet and Stirling, including his attendance at a Greenock Morton football match…
Residents in Clackmannanshire and Stirling were startled on Tuesday by a low-flying RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4. The aircraft was spotted over several towns, including Dollar and Tillicoultry, before heading toward…
Rangers FC secured a place in the UEFA Youth League last 32 after a 3-0 victory against Dynamo Kyiv, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate win. Goals from Lewis Stewart, Max Cameron, and Kyle Glasgow helped the team overcome a…
Rangers' youth team has secured a place in the UEFA Youth League last 32 after a 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv, resulting in a 5-3 aggregate win. Kyle Glasgow, Lewis Stewart, and Max Cameron scored the decisive goals at…
Police in Scotland have located a car belonging to missing veteran Murray Poole, 38, near Loch Ard in the Trossachs. Poole was last seen in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning. Authorities are concerned for his welfare and are…
