Isla Glen
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📰 Stirling reporter at The Courier 📧
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Safebase volunteers keep locals safe by patrolling the streets of Stirling and working with the emergency services.
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'Why I choose to save lives in Stirling every Saturday night — for free'
Safebase volunteers keep locals safe by patrolling the streets of Stirling and working with the emergency services.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5283420/safebase-stirling-volunteers-saving-lives-stopping-fights/
3 months ago
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Active Stirling has apologised after a member of staff at The Peak told a mother she was not allowed to breastfeed.
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Sit-in protest after 'humiliated' mum told to stop breastfeeding at Stirling sports centre
Active Stirling has apologised after a member of staff told her husband she was not allowed to breastfeed.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5242995/the-peak-stirling-breastfeeding/
5 months ago
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Plans to replace the building with student flats are currently being considered by Stirling Council.
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Watch as derelict Stirling city centre pub is demolished
The Lower Bridge Street eyesore was razed by contractors on Wednesday.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5223802/west-end-bar-stirling-demolition/
6 months ago
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A popular Danish furniture and homeware brand is set to open a store in the Thistles shopping centre in Stirling.
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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene to open Stirling shop
Australian jewellery chain Lovisa is also coming to the city soon.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5221516/sostrene-grene-stirling/
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Stirling pub claims new ‘monstrosity’ bin hub is driving customers away
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Stirling pub claims new ‘monstrosity’ bin hub is driving customers away
The landlady of the Cross Keys says the new bin makes the pub look "unclean".
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6 months ago
See what’s on the hangers as Stirling shop Calpa Menswear opens
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See what’s on the hangers as Stirling shop Calpa Menswear opens
The new boutique on Upper Craigs gave its first customers access to freebies, discounts and exclusives.
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6 months ago
Best pictures of Stirling 900th anniversary parade
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Best pictures of Stirling 900th anniversary parade
Crowds filmed as the procession passed through the city centre, over Stirling Bridge, and finished at Stirling Rugby Club.
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Friday fun from
@islaglen.bsky.social
and me on
@thecourier.co.uk
With help from
@unistirarchives.bsky.social
, we followed Shearer’s Visitor’s Companion and Pictorial Guide to the sights of Stirling 1919 to find out how much the city has changed in 106 years
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We followed a Stirling tourist guide from 1919 to see how the city has changed
The Courier's Stirling team travel back in time for a grand day out.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5205591/stirling-tour-1919/
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7 months ago
New today from
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8 months ago
Stirling Council gets another Labour leader despite SNP outrage
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Stirling Council gets another Labour leader despite SNP outrage
One SNP councillor called Gerry McGarvey's appointment "a democratic travesty, a farce, an absolute joke".
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Almost 100 roads were closed due to fallen trees and debris, while many buildings have been forced to shut their doors.
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Photos of Stirling buildings battered during Storm Eowyn as damage is assessed
Almost 100 roads were closed due to fallen trees and debris, while many buildings have been forced to shut their doors.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5170228/storm-eowyn-stirling-buildings-photos/
8 months ago
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Claudia Stewart has owned Toast for 16 years, but fears it won't survive the Forthside masterplan project.
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Stirling's Toast cafe owner pleads to keep 'lifeline' Forthside road open
Claudia Stewart has owned Toast for 16 years, but fears it won't survive the Forthside masterplan project.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5168332/toast-stirling-forthside-way/
8 months ago
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The SNP’s Bob Buchanan has won Bannockburn’s by-election and will become Stirling Council’s newest member.
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SNP's Bob Buchanan wins Bannockburn by-election
First Minister John Swinney congratulated Mr Buchanan.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5168324/bannockburn-stirling-council-by-election/
8 months ago
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BREAKING: SNP claim victory in Bannockburn by-election. Story to follow.
8 months ago
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9 months ago
Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area
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Midland Bluebird bus fares to rise in Stirling and surrounding area
The operator's ticket prices will go up from Monday January 27.
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9 months ago
Stirling Council charges that could rise this year including burials and bins
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Stirling Council charges that could rise this year including burials and bins
The local authority is currently seeking the views of residents on proposed cuts for the 2025-26 financial year.
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From golf to harness racing and supermarkets to schools, some Stirling Council planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.
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5 major Stirling Council planning decisions in 2024 including saved pub and Bannockburn trotting track
Some planning applications raised eyebrows during 2024.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5149974/stirling-council-planning-2024/
9 months ago
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Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.
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Water rescue units called to 'police incident' in Stirling
Locals also spotted a helicopter in the area.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5150184/water-rescue-police-cambuskenneth-stirling/
10 months ago
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While Stirling may have temporarily lost two cherished clocks in recent history, there are plenty more to see.
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10 historic clocks to visit in and around Stirling
Stirling has temporarily lost two cherished clocks, but there are plenty more.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5146761/clock-tower-stirling/
10 months ago
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A butcher shop damaged by fire in Kippen could become a holiday let if new plans are approved.
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Stirlingshire village's high street butcher could become holiday let
Skinner's Butchers on Main Street in Kippen was devastated by a fire in July 2022.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5147575/skinners-butchers-kippen-stirling/
10 months ago
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Why did NHS Forth Valley need special measures? What’s changed since it was moved to stage three? I've taken a closer look 👇
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Why NHS Forth Valley needed special measures - and what's changed since
Six of Scotland's 14 health boards - including NHS Forth Valley - are currently at Stage 3.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/5136456/nhs-forth-valley-improvements-stirling/
10 months ago
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The kilt takes inspiration from TV series and video game The Witcher, as well as HBO programme Game of Thrones.
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Tartan kilt woven in Stirling for first time in 150 years
Believe it or not, inspiration came from The Witcher, as well as Game of Thrones.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5144860/stirling-kilt-tartan/
10 months ago
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How does Stirling Council plan to fund the near-£1 million restoration of the Christie Clock? I've explained the options 👇
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Where will £873k for Stirling's Christie Clock rebuild come from?
A decision on how to fund the restoration will be made in February.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5144550/christie-clock-stirling-funding/
10 months ago
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Stirling Council is looking to raise council tax and introduce a tourist tax.
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Council tax rise and new tourist tax both on the cards for Stirling
Council tax could rise by up to 12.5% next year.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5143790/stirling-council-tax-tourist-levy/
10 months ago
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BREAKING: Stirling’s Christie Clock will undergo a full reinstatement more than a year after its shock demolition, costing £873,000.
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Stirling's Christie Clock to be reinstated at cost of £873k
Four options were given for the future of the clock.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5143734/christie-clock-stirling-repair/
10 months ago
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Willie Ferguson of the Scottish National Party has won the Stirling East by-election.
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SNP's Willie Ferguson wins Stirling East by-election
First Minister John Swinney said he was "delighted" for Willie Ferguson and the SNP.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/5138256/stirling-council-by-election/
10 months ago
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Willie Ferguson of the Scottish National Party has won the Stirling East by-election.
10 months ago
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The Red Herring in Bridge of Allan has opened its doors. Take a look inside 👇
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First look inside new Bridge of Allan restaurant replacing Nick Nairn's
The Red Herring on Henderson Street will be serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening meals.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5139056/the-red-herring-bridge-of-allan-stirling/
10 months ago
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10 months ago
Dogs play cupid for singles in new Stirling dating group
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Dogs play cupid for singles in new Stirling dating group
Love Unleashed hopes to bring together locals who are sick of dating apps.
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What did
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and I think of An Dárna's five-course tasting menu?
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How was the 5-course tasting menu at An Dárna in Stirling?
Unusually, each diner gets three options for every course.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/food-drink/restaurant-reviews/5123262/an-darna-stirling-restaurant-review/
10 months ago
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Stirling's Christmas shop owner has chosen five things to do locally to get into the festive spirit 🎅🎁
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Stirling Christmas shop owner's local guide to getting into the festive spirit
Tinsel and Tartan's Lyndsey McDermott shares her top things to do in and around Stirling in the run-up to December 25.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5133155/stirling-christmas-local-guide/
10 months ago
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Every day is Christmas for Lyndsey McDermott, who runs Tinsel and Tartan in Stirling, but how does she spend the big day? Loved chatting to Lyndsey and writing this one!
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10 months ago
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Although Uber does not have a licence for the Stirling area, users can still book a journey.
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Does Uber work in Stirling? We tested the app to find out
Although Uber does not have a licence for Stirling, users can still book a journey.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business-environment/transport/5134059/uber-stirling/
10 months ago
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Plans to transform a section of brownfield land in Stirling include a sports field with a maximum capacity of 10,000 visitors, a community hub, a bistro, accommodation, and a heritage centre.
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Stirling Highland Games boss says sports ground plan will bring area ‘back to life’
As well as hosting sporting events, Burgh Meadows would be a community space for locals to walk, eat and relax.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5130442/borrowmeadow-stirling-burgh-meadows/
10 months ago
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A four-storey building housing 18 students could take the place of the Stirling city centre eyesore.
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Demolition and student flats proposed for derelict Stirling pub
A long-time city centre eyesore could be about to disappear.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5132742/student-accommodation-stirling-pub/
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10 months ago
What happens when you let ChatGPT play tour guide?
@islaglen.bsky.social
found out for
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I let AI plan a day out for me in Stirling on a £30 budget
ChatGPT chose lots of walks, lunch out, and a visit to the Wallace Monument.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5131008/days-out-stirling-ai/
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Cinnabon is now open in Stirling 😋
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Take a look at Stirling's new Cinnabon on its first day
The new American chain kiosk is located in the Thistles Centre.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5130311/cinnabon-stirling-photo-gallery/
11 months ago
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I asked Gartmore residents about their experiences of living alongside recent film productions, such as Brian Cox and Alan Cumming’s Glenrothan and Borges & Me.
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How do Gartmore locals feel about the flurry of filming in their village?
Residents share their experiences of living alongside recent film productions.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/entertainment/5124094/gartmore-filming/
11 months ago
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