Days out, "Stirling"

Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.

A special themed menu on the last Thursday of the month.

In the 500th anniversary year of the Battle of Flodden which saw the devastating loss of James IV, visit Stirling Castle to hear reflections on what went wrong for the Scots on that fateful day. Join us on this special anniversary weekend as we commemorate the battle and mark the crowning of James V.

Spend a peaceful week drawing or painting with like-minded artists, inspired by the surrounding countryside. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.

Learn to make a traditional basket using willow on this two day course.

A chance to bag a Corbett with this eight-mile walk up Beinn a'Chuallaich departing from Stirling.

A chance to climb Scotland's most southerly Munro. This eight mile (1,030m ascent) is suitable for healthy, active people. You'll need walking boots, waterproofs, packed lunch, drinks, hat and gloves.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

Garden opening.

Come along and admire the growing and craft skills of the locals, with categories such as flowers, fruit and veg and floral art. Keep an eye out for the industrial engineering (or 'baking' to you and I!) The presentation of trophies is at 1530. If you are local and would like to enter, please contact Pauline Perkins…

Highland dancing, athletics, cycling, wrestling, heavyweights, and Scottish championships.

A 9-mile guided walk along the droving route to Castle Campbell.

Traditional Highland games and strong man events which includes the annual Hill Run on Sunday for runners of all ages and abilities.

Collect your Christmas tree and a mince pie and try the home baking; explore the forest trails and see if you can see a squirrel (chances are they'll walk right up to you and demand some of that home baking); take part in the forest trail quiz and win a prize. Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended.

Nine-mile guided walk around Creag Mhor departing from Stirling.

Get a little bit closer to some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers. Wellies and waterproofs recommended. Meet at the car park. Booking is essential.

Greer Ralston leads a drawing workshop exploring movement through dance. Paper and charcoal are provided, but please bring other materials if you wish. Places limited – book by email in advance.

Exploring drawing techniques, including figure drawing and portraiture. All materials provided. Booking is essential.

Bag a Corbett with this seven-mile guided walk up the Fara.

Walk the third section of the Three Lochs Way and you'll be rewarded by views up Loch Long and plenty of wildlife and nature to admire along the way.

An elevated nine mile walk (with 430m ascent) along the escarpment and over the Carleatheran, overlooking the Carse of Stirling. Requires reasonable fitness, walking boots, waterproofs, lunch and drinks.

Garden opening.