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Wishaw rugby star gains a different cap by graduating from university
Holland Brogan, 21, from Wishaw, who played for Scotland at the Women’s Six Nations, and has captained her club side Glasgow Warriors graduated from the University of Stirling with a Psychology of Sport degree.
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Fire engulfs building just minutes from Wallace Monument
The structure which is ablaze is located just a stone's throw from The National Wallace Monument in Stirling.
Kiefer Sutherland @ Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket ★★★★★
The Lost Boys and 24 actor, Kiefer Sutherland’s concert in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket venue marked his 13th concert on his 2026 “Love Will Bring You Home” tour. The performance included a mix of Sutherland’s older songs, covers of favourites and material from his new album “Grey...
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Councillors back Perth and Kinross libraries plan with move to community hubs
The move will see an annual investment of £375,000 from April 2027 and comes following passionate campaigning across the region to save rural libraries from closure.
Stirling charity issues summer holiday food campaign as break brings challenges
The lack of breakfast clubs and school lunches over the summer hiatus leads to extra pressures on local families.
Rural crime put under microscope by Stirling MSP as cost laid out in new figures
New figures revealed a fall in the level of rural crime in 2025 - but the costs topped £3.8million as the issue was raised with the First Minister at Holyrood.
Fall death inquiry set to investigate Stirling incident as part of wider probe
The case is one of six which have been bundled together for the inquiry which hopes to raise awareness of the issue of safe practices when working at height.
Plean House yields special family connection as attraction launches exhibition
Tanya Gardiner, originally from Plean and who now lives in France, met with Elaine Bell in Plean Country Park where their grans worked previously.
Met Office names all the Scottish areas facing heavy rain in hours
Massive downpours are set to hit areas across Scotland
Peter Hook and The Light @ Kelvingrove Bandstand ★★☆☆☆
Peter Hook and The Light performed at the Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of the summer ‘Big Nights Out’ lineup of concerts. The post Peter Hook and The Light @ Kelvingrove Bandstand ★★☆☆☆ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Team Scotland Announces Stirling as Official University Partner Ahead of Glasgow 2026
Team Scotland has announced the University of Stirling as an official partner ahead of Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games next month. The post Team Scotland Announces Stirling as Official University Partner Ahead of Glasgow 2026 appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
'I was locked up with trans prisoner - why I'm delighted at rule change for women's jails'
Jayney Sutherley was accused of "misgendering" a biological male prisoner. She was delighted to hear of judicial review that will force the Scottish Prison Service to abandon policy that allows trans women in women's jails
Steven Whittaker hopes for fast start as busy pre-season as Stirling boss begins
The warm-up training began at the weekend for the new-look Binos as they were put through their paces by their gaffer for the first time.
World's oldest football sets off on special US journey after Stirling send-off
The historic football dates back to the 1500s and has been a key exhibit at the Smith Art Gallery and Museum in Stirling - but is now heading to Miami for an exhibition ahead of Scotland's last World Cup group match.
New two-year pilot bus service to connect Stirling Eastern Villages
The council-run pilot linking Fallin, Cowie, Throsk and Plean with the city was given the green light at a meeting on Thursday as part of an expansion of bus support locally.
Tuk-tuk driver 'charged' after Scots boxer dies in horror Thailand incident
Colin Cairney is believed to have fallen from the vehicle, suffering severe head injuries, before he died at the Vachira Phuket Hospital on Wednesday.
Stirlingshire tourism stalwart heads up local Birthday Honours recipients
James Fraser - who has been representing the Trossachs National Park area in tourism for close to 40 years - joins a university professor and an Aberfoyle Girlguiding representative on the list.
Stirling venues revel in late-night World Cup takings ahead of Morocco match
Several venues across Stirling were open late for the 2am kick-off against Haiti - with jubilant football fans packing out the city to watch the national team make a winning start.
Tartan Army plan tribute at Scotland game for young boxer who died in Thailand
Colin Cairney, 22, died from a head injury after an accident in Thailand.
Stirlingshire hall project highlights new public portal for council contracts
Organisations will be able to submit requests for community benefits which will be assessed and added to a list that is maintained by the council and published on the portal.