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Not Glasgow or Edinburgh - Scotland's hottest destination this summer is named
It's not always the big cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh that offer the best breaks closer to home, as a walkable city has been highlighted as one of the best places to visit
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Stirling fell walkers smash 33-year-old Munros record in gruelling challenge
The seven-strong team - including runners from Bridge of Allan and Dunblane - were on the move for ten-and-a-half days 24/7 before completing the challenge in the dark on the Isle of Skye.
Former Stirling Albion football executive faces court over embezzlement charge
The charge alleges the offence took place in October 2024 and involves a five-figure sum.
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Lanarkshire and West Lothian butcher scoops sizzling sausage success double
Hugh Black & Sons lifted the southeast title in the Scottish Craft Butchers (SCB) Beef Link Sausage Championships and is hard on the heels of their similar regional success in the Pork Links Championship last year.
BREAKING: New dates revealed for Stirling's Radio 2 Party in Park after delay
The three-day festival will now take place at the City Park venue in September after the previous August date came under criticism over the impact on other local events.
Stirling shops part of project to share information for shoplifting crackdown
The project would emulate the popular Pubwatch scheme, allowing participants to share information on possible shoplifting and antisocial behaviour locally.
Jack Reacher author set to appear at Stirling literary festival as line-up grows
Denise Mina, who follows Rebus writer Sir Ian Rankin as guest programmer, has lured Lee Child, author of the famous Jack Reacher stories, as the headliner at the event.
Does East of Eden have a ‘Netflix’ problem?
Netflix have released the first look at their adaptation of John Steinbeck's East of Eden but something isn't right... The post Does East of Eden have a ‘Netflix’ problem? appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling Golfer Selected for Arnold Palmer Cup
University of Stirling golfer, George Cannon, is the only men’s European golfer to be selected for this year’s International team at the Arnold Palmer Cup. This is just another success to add to Cannon’s year so far. He placed second in this season’s prestigious R&A Student Tour Series O...
PCOS Deserves a Better Name – and it Got One Meet PMOS
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has a new name it is now called PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). The word “cystic” has been changed to “endocrine” and “metabolic’ was added. These changes have been made to better represent the condition. The focus on ovarian cysts has ...
Stirling duo among team trying to tackle punishing 33-year-old Munro record
The squad are attempting to break the long-standing 1993 all-282 Munro relay record of 11 days, 20 hours and 16 minutes - with the gruelling 24/7 challenge set to end on Sunday evening.
Award-winning Scots folk musician to make Stirling appearance on special tour
The Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist will pass the 25 year mark as a professional musician this year and is celebrating with a series of live performances to be recorded for a new album.
Dunblane weight loss trio hail big achievement as slimmers raise thousands
The three Dunblane slimmers have lost more than 26 stone between them, as the Stirling branch of Slimming World celebrates a bumper fundraising haul for a cancer cause.
Clackmannan Ensemble Band join classic car show with over 1,000 vehicles
Clackmannan Ensemble Band join Stirling and District Classic Car Show 2026 at Strathallan Games Park which featured 1,000+ vehicles, live music, family fun and fundraising for local charities.
E-scooters: Appeal to parents to stop allowing children 'to endanger themselves'
Police Scotland have appealed to Forth Valley parents to stop allowing their children “to endanger themselves and others” on e-scooters.
British Transport Police confirm death after person hit by train in Stirling
A PERSON has died after they were hit by a train on Thursday evening in Stirling, leading to a number of ScotRail services being cancelled ...
Train tragedy as police confirm fatality on Stirling line in late-night horror
The incident was reported on the Stirling to Gleneagles line shortly after 8pm - with local roads in the area closed for three hours as investigations took place.
Balu Brigada @ Queen Margaret Union Review: Stadiums next? ★★★★★
New Zealand brother duo Balu Brigada played the surprisingly small Glasgow venue on Tuesday, writing their names onto the union’s wall, next to the Cranberries and Nirvana. The post Balu Brigada @ Queen Margaret Union Review: Stadiums next? ★★★★★ appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
First-time 6p entry wins £51,000 car for Stirling support worker
Support worker Shona Burns from Callander wins £51,000 Volvo XC90 in BOTB competition after entering for 6p, opting for cash prize to clear debts.
Stirling boxer faces Commonwealth title tilt to set up Celtic bout with pal
Colin Cairney takes to the ring this weekend for a fight against Englishman Taylor Greig - with the vacant Commonwealth belt on the line.