Stirling
It's probably fair to say that most people who visit Stirling do so to see the city's extraordinary castle for themselves. And while that's definitely worth the trip, there's plenty more to discover here. Within the utilitarian concrete confines of Stirling University, you'll find the MacRobert, a wonderful arts centre that puts on a diverse range of visiting cinema, theatrical and musical attractions. More music, comedy, theatre and workshops can be found at the Tolbooth, a former jail, court and site of executions that's been converted into an airy exhibition space. It's a great place for food with a view too. And Stirling is surrounded by some real gems, from the luxury of Gleneagles and charm of the Trossachs to the splendour of the Blacklinn falls and the engineering marvel that is the Falkirk Wheel.
Popular events
Days Out
- Stirling Agricultural Show
One of Scotland's biggest agricultural events with cattle, sheep, horses, goats and main ring… - Antique and Collectors Fair
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints… - Falconry Programme
Get up close and personal with these magnificent predators. - Scottish Potters
An exhibition ofcontemporary ceramics from some of Scotland's finest potters. - Stirling Highland Games
Traditional Highland games with pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy events, demonstrations, stalls… - Art Unlimited
A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists. - Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display
An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August. - View more Days Out in Stirling
Books
- Off the Page
It's the third year for Stirling's book festival. As well as storytelling events and talks, a host… - View more Books in Stirling
Comedy
- Just Laugh Comedy Club
Line-up of Scottish stand-up all compered by Perth funny man Bruce Fummey. - View more Comedy in Stirling
Film
- Happy-Go-Lucky
Leigh returns with a familiar, yet reassuringly different film, an affectionate portrait of… - The English Patient
A mysterious stranger suffering from horrific burns is cared for by a Canadian nurse during the… - Enchanted
Two fairytale characters struggle to find each other and make it in the 'real' world in this mix… - Distant Voices, Still Lives
In the Liverpool of the late 40s and early 50s, a working class household perseveres through… - The Other Boleyn Girl
The 'hidden history' of Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne, the second of Henry VIII's six wives. Playing… - To Sleep With Anger
An ambitious and charming attempt by black director Burnett to confront racial tensions in the US. - View more Film in Stirling
Kids
- Thrice Upon A Time
This contemporary tale traces Lad, Monkey and Lonely-Girl as they are forced to confront their… - The Wolf and the Goat
A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable… - View more Kids in Stirling
Music
- Abba Mania
Celebrating 30 years of golden hits with a fantastic re-creation of the live Abba show. - Evan Parker, Mark Wastell, Graham Halliwell & Max Eastly and David Fennessy's Big Lung
Improv jazz and a specially commissioned piece by composer David Fennessy responding to the Holy… - Edinburgh Quartet: Embracing the Unknown
The quartet is joined by harpist Hugh Webb and trombonist John Kenny for this evening of new works… - Duncan Chisholm and Ivan Drever
Respected Orcadian musician Drever (Wolfstone) is joined by his regular musical partner, fiddler… - Frank Burkitt
Edinburgh based singer/songwriter Burkitt combines traditional Scottish sounds with his own blues… - Acoustic Ladyland
Genre-defying jazz line-up, featuring award-winning saxophonist Pete Wareham, shock-haired… - Groanbox Boys
Alight with idiosyncrasies, this American folk duo promise a soulful and sparky performance. - View more Music in Stirling
Theatre
- All Our Yesterdays
Timeless Productions and the Memory Lane Dancers take you back to the days of Dance Hall through… - Dollar Academy Annual Show
Dollar Academy returns with its annual festive musical extravaganza. - Rise and Fall of Little Voice
A new production of Jim Cartwright's hit play about a young woman who discovers she can mimic the… - Thrice Upon A Time
This contemporary tale traces Lad, Monkey and Lonely-Girl as they are forced to confront their… - The Wolf and the Goat
A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable… - View more Theatre in Stirling
Visual Art
- Greer Ralston
An exhibition of new paintings by Greer Ralston, a teacher and practitioner or animal art. - Art Unlimited
A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists. - Leonardo da Vinci
Ten drawings from the Royal Collection to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH the Prince of Wales. - View more Visual Art in Stirling
Dance
- Ballet West: Love Central
Love Central begins in the cafe of Central Station, New York, where two dancers who reminisce… - The Osiligi Maasai Warrior Troupe
A stunning performance of traditional Maasai music and dance from this Kenyan group, including… - Reading Room
Award winning choreographer and director Jonathan Lunn has drawn on the worlds of film, music… - Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display
An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August. - Hollywood
Annual dance display showcasing the dancing talents of local school children. - Verve
The first graduate dance company from Northern School of Contemporary Dance. The show features a… - We're Listening
The Macrobert Youth Dance Company presents this highly stylised exploration of family and home life. - View more Dance in Stirling
Popular places
Cafés
- Beanscene
40 King Street, Stirling - Crema
32-40 Murray Place, Stirling - Allan Water Café
15 Henderson Street, Stirling - The Village Tea Room
Main Street, Buchlyvie, Stirling - View more Cafés in Stirling
Cinemas
Clubs
- Fubar
6 Maxwell Place, Stirling - Dusk
Dalgleish Court, Stirling - The Yard
6 Back Walk Terrace, Stirling - View more Clubs in Stirling
Galleries
- The Changing Room
35 The Crawford Arcade King Street, Stirling - Macrobert
University of Stirling, Stirling - Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Dumbarton Road, Stirling - Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Dumbarton Road, Stirling - View more Galleries in Stirling
Hotels
- Stirling Folk Club
Stirling County Rugby Football Club Bridgehaugh Park Causewayhead Road, Stirling - Golden Lion Hotel
King Street, Stirling - Stirling Highland Hotel
Spittal Street, Stirling - Park Lodge Hotel
32 Park Terrace, Stirling - View more Hotels in Stirling
Museums
- Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Glasgow Road Bannockburn, Stirling - Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Dumbarton Road, Stirling - View more Museums in Stirling
Pubs & Bars
- Westerton Arms
Baker Street, Stirling - Pivo
11/13 Corn Exchange, Stirling - Nicky Tam's Bar Bothy
29 Baker Street, Stirling - The Portcullis
Castle Wynd, Stirling - The Rising Sun
6 New Street, Stirling - Best Bar None
50 Upper Craigs, Stirling - Cambio
1 Corn Exchange, Stirling - Tartan Arms
43-45 Main Street, Stirling - View more Pubs & Bars in Stirling
Restaurants
- Ben Ledi Café (Mhor Fish)
75-77 Main Street, Callander - Corrieri's
7 Alloa Road, Stirling - Clive Ramsay Cafe and Restaurant
28 Henderson Street, Stirling - Lake of Menteith Hotel & Waterfront Restaurant
Port of Menteith - East India Company
7 Viewfield Place, Stirling - Glenskirlie House
Kilsyth Road, Banknock - The Inn at Kippen
Fore Road, Kippen - Chambo
Mine Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirling - La Scala d'Oro
The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling - Hermann's
Mar Place House, Stirling - View more Restaurants in Stirling
Tourist Attractions
- Glengoyne Distillery
Dumgoyne, Stirling - Stirling Castle
Old Town, Stirling - Argyll's Lodging
Castle Wynd, Stirling - National Wallace Monument
The Abbey Craig, Stirling - C-n-Do Scotland Walking and Hiking Tours
33 Stirling Enterprise Park, Stirling - Stirling Castle Esplanade
Stirling - Stirling Castle Shop
Old Town, Stirling - View more Tourist Attractions in Stirling
