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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, NTS Office, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin
Date Event
10 Jul 10.30am
24 Jul 10.30am
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am 		Close Encounters 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…
29 Jun–2 Jul Fri–Sun 7–4pm An Introduction to Mountain Plant Identification A weekend course teaching how to get to know some of the many mountain plants from the richly populated reserve.
11 Jul 9.30am Mountain Flowers 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…
23 Jun 9.30pm National Moth Night 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…
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 9.30am–4pm Photographing Wild Plants Two-day course on photographing wild plants in their natural location. Walking boots, warm, waterproof and wind-proof clothing, your own camera and…
Ben Lomond, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan, Drymen
Date Event
4 Jul–29 Aug Wed 1–3pm The Ardess Hidden History Trail Discover the hidden archaeological history of the shores of Loch Lomond.
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 1–3.45pm
24 Aug–31 Aug Fri 1–3.45pm 		Ben Lomond 4x4 Drive 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.
6 Jun–8 Jun Wed–Fri 9am–6pm Learn How To Make Charcoal 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…
Cowane Centre, Cowane Street, Stirling
Date Event
5 May–16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm Art Workshop Workshop does not take place on May 19. Explore painting, printing and drawing – learn about colour, design and composition and have fun creating…
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 10am–3pm Painting Workshop The workshop will not take place on May 16. Artist Peter Russell leads a painting workshop for those looking to improve their technique and learn…
27 Apr–22 Jun Fri 10am–3pm Painting Workshop The workshop does not take place on May 18. Artist Peter Russell leads a painting workshop for those looking to improve their technique and learn…
5 May–16 Jun Sat 9.45–11am & 11.30am–12.45pm Pottery Workshop The workshop does not take place on May 19. Explore the fabulous world of clay and learn different techniques to make wonderful original objects.
David Marshall Lodge, Achray Forest Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle
Date Event
25 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm National Insect Week Forestry Commission Scotland present the entries to their photographic competition. Part of National Insect Week.
Killearn, Killearn
Date Event
7 Jul 9.30am Introduction to Bushcraft One-day course teaching you everything you need to know to survive in the woods.
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
Date Event
27 Jun 10.30am The Scottish Political Archive Sarah Bromage from the University of Stirling presents this illustrated talk on Scotland's political history, featuring politicians' personal papers…
macrobert, University of Stirling, Stirling
Date Event
20 Apr–30 Jun Times vary View Red Shoes As part of the Red Shoes Project contributors have submitted their art, stories, poems, films, statements and footwear about the significance of red…
The National Wallace Monument, The Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling
Date Event
4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm
6 Oct–25 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am & 3.30pm 		The Battle of Stirling Bridge Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.
Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date Event
27 Apr–10 Jun Tue–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm Democracy for Scotland Exhibition of archive material from the collection of the Scottish Political Archive, which collects material relating to the political history of…
Stirling Castle, Old Town, Stirling
Date Event
10 Aug Fri 1.30–2.30pm & 3–4pm Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail 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…
20 Jul–22 Jul Fri–Sun 11am–4pm Games Day at the Castle Experience how children of the past spent their time before TVs and PlayStations.
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm The King's New Clothes A host of presentations about how jubilees were carried out in the age of the Stuarts.
11 Oct–16 Oct Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun noon–4pm Renaissance Revelry 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…
22 Sep–23 Sep Sat & Sun noon–4pm The Road to Bannockburn 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…
16 Dec 12.30pm Story of Christmas Discover the different ways in which people have celebrated Christmas throughout history and find out where some of our modern customs come from…
Strathallan Games Park, 7 Airthrey Avenue, Bridge of Allan, Stirling
Date Event
9 Jul–11 Jul Mon–Wed 3pm & 7.30pm Zippo's Circus: Gold 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…
Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling
Date Event
9 Jun 7.30pm A Celebration of Gaelic and Music Young musicians perform trad songs and music, with special guest in the form of Manran's Norrie MacIver.
9 May–20 Jun Wed 7–9pm Ceramics Workshop The workshop does not take place on May 16. Intermediate (not for beginners) demonstration and tuition in a wide range of hand-built ceramic…
5 May–16 Jun Sat 10.15am–12.15pm & 1–3pm Drama Workshop The workshop will not take place on May 19. This ever-popular drama class includes stagecraft, voice, improvisation and developing a character, with…
21 Apr–16 Jun To be confirmed Fiddle, Clarsach, Guitar, Accordion and Whistle 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…
25 Apr–13 Jun Wed 7–8.30pm Fiddle Workshop Informal fiddle classes for participants to play together and learn new tunes and techniques. Not suitable for complete beginners. Ages 16+.
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–7.45pm & 8–9.15pm Guitar Workshop Beginners can learn the basic foundations and a few common chord structures. Intermediate players explore a range of styles. Bring your own guitar.
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–8.30pm Harmonica Workshop A fun class open to all ages and levels. Includes broader musical development. Tutored by Niall Lee.
9 Jun 11am Hidarum Hodarum! Gaelic song and movement workshop with games, improvisation and lots of fun. For under 5s and their grown-ups.
9 Jun 2.30pm Hodrodre Hadradre! An immersion into Scotland's rich bagpipe tradition, whether you love them or hate them!
8 May–26 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm Knitting and Crochet Bee A regular, informal gathering of knitters and crocheters for chatting, swapping patterns, techniques and tips. All levels welcome, including…
30 Jun To be confirmed
14 Jul To be confirmed
21 Jul To be confirmed 		Pump Up The Jam Summer Saturdays Led by Scotland's top professional musicians, this is the place to develop your songwriting or performance skills. Ages 11+.
30 Jul–11 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Red III The project returns for a third year, once more blending music created and performed by young people with theatre also created and performed by…
10 May–14 Jun Thu 7–9pm Singin' Stirling Friendly, informal group singing. Learn a varied repertoire including traditional songs, chants, spirituals, contemporary material and harmonies.
5 Jul–6 Jul Thu & Fri 10am–4pm Trad Music Summer School The Tolbooth/RSAMD Traditional Music Summer School offers participants of all levels the opportunity to play traditional music for the first time or…
4 Jul 10.30am YMI Jazz/Trad Fusion Workshop 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.

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