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Inside the Stirling hotel summit that hatched the SNP's Holyrood election campaign
As the SNP meet for a one day conference in Edinburgh, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon reveals how a two day event in Stirling laid the foundations for John Swinney's Holyrood election campaign.
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Blair Drummond Safari Park announces the arrival of two new chimpanzees
Chimpanzees Karolina and Karsa have travelled from Poland to their new Scottish home.
New Stirling festival makes use of historic wolf tale for nightlife boost
The inaugural theme for the festival, ‘Carnival of the Wolf’, draws inspiration from one of Stirling’s most enduring legends - the tale of a pack of wolves whose howls alerted the people of Stirling to an attempted Viking invasion.
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Doctor Who Star Celebrates Newly Found Missing Episodes
Two previously missing episodes of 1960s Doctor Who from William Hartnell's run have been found in a private collection. The post Doctor Who Star Celebrates Newly Found Missing Episodes appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
New rural Stirling bus services set for two-year pilot this month
The C61 and C62 buses will aim to improve connections between rural communities in western Stirlingshire.
Trans rapist locked up over horrifying rape and sex attacks on schoolgirls
Serenity Francis Johnston, 34, was allowed to pick up a small blue handbag before being led away in handcuffs.
Motorway stretch near Dunblane set for overnight restrictions for resurfacing
The roadworks on the northbound stretch of the A9 will take place overnight over the next six days.
Rural Stirling church celebrates funding boost as community helps with revamp
The hall picked up the support from the National Lottery as they continue the work which has seen a transformation of the facility.
Stirling recognises contribution of Covid volunteers after day of reflection
The local branch of the Royal Voluntary Service brought people together at the Stirling Royal Infirmary RVS Cafe at their Time to Reflect table as it commemorated the 12.4 million people who stepped up to the plate to give their time.
John Swinney will 'never forget' Dunblane massacre and son's birth on same day
“The contrast of how I felt about the arrival of my son in comparison to the devastation that was felt by people I knew who had lost their children, was a contrast that I’ll just never, ever forget.”
Family tributes to the 16 children and teacher killed in the Dunblane massacre
The children and teacher who died 30 years ago on March, 13, 1996 have been remembered.
Dreadful day of Dunblane atrocity still burns in memory of Record journalist
The tragedy of Charlotte Dunn, who moved to Dunblane from the West Midlands, had a profound effect on many, including Record man Mark McGivern.
Ambulance worker recalls 'shellshock' of 999 crew called to Dunblane school shooting
John Pritchard was an ambulance technician in Crieff when he was called to a report of a shooting in a primary school on March 13, 1996.
Clean up at Callander oil spill under way as investigation continues into cause
The spill was reported in the waters of the River Teith as concerned locals looked for answers.
Stirling’s Seasonal Superfoods
As spring arrives in Stirling on March 20th, seasonal produce like artichokes, beets, and rhubarb becomes available, promoting both health and budget-friendly meals. The post Stirling’s Seasonal Superfoods appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Stirling office workers celebrate pay deal success after strike action move
The staff at the Kildean base of Diligenta joined colleagues across the UK in ten days of action to secure a pay increase.
Double killer's cause of death revealed after murders of Renee MacRae and toddler
William MacDowell, 81, took his secrets to the grave after he died in hospital five months after his conviction for the 1976 murders.
Sexist Abuse is Rising in Scottish Secondary Schools: “There’s no support from anyone”
From an innocent game of Chap Door Run to an insurmountable barrage of abuse, one Scottish high school teacher recalls the worst period of her career. The post Sexist Abuse is Rising in Scottish Secondary Schools: “There’s no support from anyone” appeared first on Brig Newspaper....
Scots in five areas braced for 10cm snow and travel chaos as Met Office issues yellow warning
The national forecaster has warned of "blustery wintry showers" hitting Scotland in mere hours.
Mum-in-a-million Vicky urges Scots to go all in against cancer at Race for Life
Now in remission, Vicky knows exactly how vital it is to raise funds for life-saving research.