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The Ardess Hidden History Trail
Date	Location
Discover the hidden archaeological history of the shores of Loch Lomond. View full details
4 Jul–29 Aug Wed 1–3pm	Ben Lomond, Drymen

Art Workshop
Date	Location
Explore painting, printing and drawing – learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating your very own works of art. Tutor: Lori Anderson. Ages 6–9: 9.45am–11.00am; ages 10–14: 11.30am–12.45pm. View full details
5 May–16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm Workshop does not take place on May 19.	Cowane Centre, Stirling

The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Date	Location
Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life. View full details
4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm 6 Oct–25 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am & 3.30pm	The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Ben Lomond 4x4 Drive
Date	Location
Enjoy a ride up Ben Lomond as a passenger on a 4x4 as the rangers share their knowledge of the area's wildlife, history and archaeology. View full details
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 1–3.45pm 24 Aug–31 Aug Fri 1–3.45pm	Ben Lomond, Drymen

A Celebration of Gaelic and Music
Date	Location
Young musicians perform trad songs and music, with special guest in the form of Manran's Norrie MacIver. View full details
9 Jun 7.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Ceramics Workshop
Date	Location
Intermediate (not for beginners) demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic techniques, including use of glazes but not potters' wheel. Tutor: Lorraine Robson. Ages 16+. View full details
9 May–20 Jun Wed 7–9pm The workshop does not take place on May 16.	Tolbooth, Stirling

Close Encounters
Date	Location
A kids' walk on low slopes of Ben Lawers, with the chance to spy some of the lesser-seen animals, plants and wildlife on offer. Wellies and waterproofs advised. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the car park. View full details
10 Jul 10.30am 24 Jul 10.30am 7 Aug 10.30am 21 Aug 10.30am	Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin

Democracy for Scotland
Date	Location
Exhibition of archive material from the collection of the Scottish Political Archive, which collects material relating to the political history of Scotland in the 20th and 21st centuries. View full details
27 Apr–10 Jun Tue–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling

Drama Workshop
Date	Location
This ever-popular drama class includes stagecraft, voice, improvisation and developing a character, with the older class contributing to a script. Tutor: Anne-Marie Hopkins. Ages 6–9: 10.15am–12.15pm; ages 10–13: 1pm–3pm. View full details
5 May–16 Jun Sat 10.15am–12.15pm & 1–3pm The workshop will not take place on May 19.	Tolbooth, Stirling

Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail
Date	Location
Young Scottish trad musicians take to the road for a four-week tour of gigs of all types (indoor, outdoor, ceilidhs, music festivals) across the country. View full details
10 Aug Fri 1.30–2.30pm & 3–4pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

Fiddle, Clarsach, Guitar, Accordion and Whistle
Date	Location
Classes in the trad instrument of your choice, to develop skills and build up to a performance on Jun 9. For more information on times and prices please phone. View full details
21 Apr–16 Jun To be confirmed	Tolbooth, Stirling

Fiddle Workshop
Date	Location
Informal fiddle classes for participants to play together and learn new tunes and techniques. Not suitable for complete beginners. Ages 16+. View full details
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 7–8.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Games Day at the Castle
Date	Location
Experience how children of the past spent their time before TVs and PlayStations. View full details
20 Jul–22 Jul Fri–Sun 11am–4pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

Guitar Workshop
Date	Location
Beginners can learn the basic foundations and a few common chord structures. Intermediate players explore a range of styles. Bring your own guitar. Tutor: Lorne Ralston. Beginners: 7pm–7.45pm; intermediate: 8pm–9.15pm. Ages 16+. View full details
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–7.45pm & 8–9.15pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Harmonica Workshop
Date	Location
A fun class open to all ages and levels. Includes broader musical development. Tutored by Niall Lee. View full details
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–8.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Hidarum Hodarum!
Date	Location
Gaelic song and movement workshop with games, improvisation and lots of fun. For under 5s and their grown-ups. View full details
9 Jun 11am	Tolbooth, Stirling

Hodrodre Hadradre!
Date	Location
An immersion into Scotland's rich bagpipe tradition, whether you love them or hate them! View full details
9 Jun 2.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Introduction to Bushcraft
Date	Location
One-day course teaching you everything you need to know to survive in the woods. View full details
7 Jul 9.30am	Killearn, Killearn

An Introduction to Mountain Plant Identification
Date	Location
A weekend course teaching how to get to know some of the many mountain plants from the richly populated reserve. View full details
29 Jun–2 Jul Fri–Sun 7–4pm	Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin

The King's New Clothes
Date	Location
A host of presentations about how jubilees were carried out in the age of the Stuarts. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

Knitting and Crochet Bee
Date	Location
A regular, informal gathering of knitters and crocheters for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips. All levels welcome, including beginners. View full details
8 May–26 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Learn How To Make Charcoal
Date	Location
Be honest – which of us hasn't, at some time or other, wanted to learn how to transform wood into a reliable and efficient solid fuel by means of pyrolysis in a charcoal kiln? We know we have. This two-day course will show you how it's done (it's two days because the process has to happen overnight) and at the end of it, you'll have your own supply of charcoal to take home for the BBQ, stove or open fire. This is a hands-on course which will involve getting dirty, tired and probably also wet… View full details
6 Jun–8 Jun Wed–Fri 9am–6pm	Ben Lomond, Drymen

Mountain Flowers
Date	Location
Spot some of the rare alpine and arctic plants which these hills are famous for on this strenuous high level walk. Bring walking boots, suitable clothes and food. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential. View full details
11 Jul 9.30am	Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin

National Insect Week
Date	Location
Forestry Commission Scotland present the entries to their photographic competition. Part of National Insect Week. View full details
25 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle

National Moth Night
Date	Location
Get closer to some of the country's lesser-seen moths this National Moth Night as they're attracted to the harmless light traps, then return the next morning if you fancy and see what's been going on during the night. Warm clothes, midge repellent, sunglasses and a torch are recommended. View full details
23 Jun 9.30pm	Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin

Painting Workshop
Date	Location
Artist Peter Russell leads a painting workshop for those looking to improve their technique and learn new styles. Choose from classes on either Wednesdays or Fridays. Includes one hour lunch break. Bring your own materials. Ages 16+. View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10am–3pm The workshop will not take place on May 16.	Cowane Centre, Stirling
27 Apr–22 Jun Fri 10am–3pm The workshop does not take place on May 18.	Cowane Centre, Stirling

Photographing Wild Plants
Date	Location
Two-day course on photographing wild plants in their natural location. Walking boots, warm, waterproof and wind-proof clothing, your own camera and a tripod would be essential, and a laptop is highly recommend (if you have one). Booking is essential. View full details
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 9.30am–4pm	Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin

Pottery Workshop
Date	Location
Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects. Tutor: Lorraine Robson. Ages 10–14: 9.45am–11am; ages 7–9: 11.30am–12.45pm. View full details
5 May–16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm The workshop does not take place on May 19.	Cowane Centre, Stirling

Pump Up The Jam Summer Saturdays
Date	Location
Led by Scotland's top professional musicians, this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills. Ages 11+. View full details
30 Jun To be confirmed 14 Jul To be confirmed 21 Jul To be confirmed	Tolbooth, Stirling

Red III
Date	Location
The project returns for a third year, once more blending music created and performed by young people with theatre also created and performed by young people. If you are a budding musician, songwriter, actor or scriptwriter, get in touch to get involved. Ages 11+. View full details
30 Jul–11 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Renaissance Revelry
Date	Location
A week of Renaissance-themed activities for kids, including a chance to try a crossbow, dress up as a Renaissance nobleperson and design your own coat of arms. View full details
11 Oct–16 Oct Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun noon–4pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

The Road to Bannockburn
Date	Location
Hear the real story of the events behind the Battle of Bannockburn, one of the great victories in Scotland's struggle for independence. See some combat re-enactments with authentic weapons of the period. View full details
22 Sep–23 Sep Sat & Sun noon–4pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

The Scottish Political Archive
Date	Location
Sarah Bromage from the University of Stirling presents this illustrated talk on Scotland's political history, featuring politicians' personal papers and archival photographic, oral and other material dating back to the 20th century. View full details
27 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Singin' Stirling
Date	Location
Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and harmonies. You don't need to have sung before – everyone's welcome. Tutor is Jo Miller. View full details
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–9pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

Story of Christmas
Date	Location
Discover the different ways in which people have celebrated Christmas throughout history and find out where some of our modern customs come from – for example, did you know that the phrase 'Merry Christmas' was made popular by Charles Dickens? View full details
16 Dec 12.30pm	Stirling Castle, Stirling

Trad Music Summer School
Date	Location
The Tolbooth/RSAMD Traditional Music Summer School offers participants of all levels the opportunity to play traditional music for the first time or to develop and improve. Ages 10–18. View full details
5 Jul–6 Jul Thu & Fri 10am–4pm	Tolbooth, Stirling

View Red Shoes
Date	Location
As part of the Red Shoes Project contributors have submitted their art, stories, poems, films, statements and footwear about the significance of red shoes. View full details
20 Apr–30 Jun Times vary	macrobert, Stirling

YMI Jazz/Trad Fusion Workshop
Date	Location
A workshops blending jazz and trad music for experienced musicians of grade four and above. To register interest call the box office. Ages 10–21. View full details
4 Jul 10.30am	Tolbooth, Stirling

Zippo's Circus: Gold
Date	Location
The well-known circus returns with its Gold show, which features the best of its performers from across the years, including the motorcycle Wall of Death, hip hop acrobatics with the Zulu crew, trapeze acts and lots of clowning around. View full details
9 Jul–11 Jul Mon–Wed 3pm & 7.30pm	Strathallan Games Park, Stirling

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