With early nights and a chill in the air, what better time to enjoy a bit of theatre. There are several great theatres and art centres with excellent programmes to enliven those winter nights. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will hold their annual Winter Words Festival again this February, with a great series of authors giving…
1. Hallowild at Blair Drummond Safari Park (12th to 27th October) This year, the Safari Park is unveiling The Tomb! A brand new indoor Halloween attraction with special 3D effects and live actors, that’s guaranteed to set hearts racing. There will also be magic shows, slime making, a pumpkin patch, giant haybale spiders and all…
Festival season is almost over, but before we get ready to welcome in Autumn, there are a few more events worth visiting in the area. One week ago the popular Sruighlea Festival came back to Stirling to provide hundreds of visitors with a day of games, music, food and drinks. Did you see the live…
The “Heart 200” is a new driving route following the success of the popular “Northcoast 500” in the north of Scotland. The route passes through stunning scenery, with the rolling hills and farms of Perthshire and the rugged lochs and glens of the Trossachs. It also includes the cities of Stirling and Perth. We have…
Using 3D screens and an interactive battle map, the Battle of Bannockburn Centre takes you back in time to this pivotal event in Scottish history. Established near the site of the battle the centre boasts a unique experience, with holograms bringing the past to life. The main focus is the battle room, where you can…
Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, Christmas markets are among the most joyful events to attend this time of the year: from unique decorations and gifts to delicious foods and fun activities, these fairs truly have something to offer to everyone. However, it is easy to be overwhelmed by all the bright lights and…
The 2018 Netflix movie “Outlaw King”, stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in his quest for the crown of Scotland. The film was shot on location in Scotland giving it a sense of authenticity. The film also had an overwhelming response to a call for local extras to play footsoldiers in Robert the Bruce’s…
The Engine Shed is Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre, based in Stirling. Run by Historic Environment Scotland, it serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals and the general public. Scotland’s historic built environment is a finite and unique resource, yet its care calls for conservation skills that are in short supply. This…
When it comes to food, it is not always easy to accommodate everyone’s cravings. Luckily, the rich variety of cafés and restaurants in Stirlingshire and Perthshire will provide you with a wide range of options to pick from. Here is our selection of the best vegetarian and vegan-friendly places: 269 vegan, Perth, Perthshire Perth’s…
History After the Battle of Dunbar (1296), in which King Edward I had sent his commander, the Earl of Surrey, north in answer to a refusal by the Scottish King John Balliol to support his wars in France, the Scottish commanders Andrew Moray and William Wallace had succeeded in bringing under their control the vast…