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On our Visit Stirling guide you will find everything from Stirling hotels, accommodation near the Castle, including Stirling B&B accommodation, Stirling guest houses and self catering apartments in Stirling.

We intend to list information on Stirling restaurants, Stirling tourist attractions including Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument, together with transport and events information for Stirling.

The historical city of Stirling in central Scotland is where it all happened and is still a place where everyone wants to visit.

So why not be a part of it all and visit Stirling – within easy reach of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Loch Lomond.

Stirling 2026 · annual events – 4‑col grid

Stirling 2026 · annual events

Culture Night 2026

1 May 2026 · early May
city‑wide culture fest
Carnival of the Wolf theme. Evening & night‑time celebration of Stirling’s arts scene with performances, exhibitions across city centre venues.
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Stirling Whisky Festival

25 April 2026 · late April
whisky & food
Annual festival with Scottish distilleries, masterclasses, food pairings in historic Stirling venues – for enthusiasts and first‑timers.
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Stirling Highland Games

15 August 2026 · mid‑Aug
Highland games
Heavy events, athletics, Highland dancing, pipe bands, local food & craft stalls. Draws competitors from across Scotland.
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Stirling Pride 2026

29 August 2026 · late Aug
LGBTQ+ pride
Annual march/gathering, live music, community stalls, family‑friendly activities – celebrating inclusive community spirit.
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Culture on Campus

Early 2026 · climate focus
art & archive
Recurring curated exhibition at University of Stirling. 2026 theme: climate and environmental change, using artworks and archival material.
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Burns Suppers

Late January · Burns Night
traditional
Multiple annual suppers at Stirling Castle, hotels & restaurants. Haggis, speeches, poems, music in honour of Robert Burns.
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Stirling Good Food Fortnight

1–14 March 2026
food & drink
Annual fortnight highlighting local producers, sustainable food, hospitality. Tastings, special menus, community events.
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Bloody Scotland

18–20 Sept 2026
crime writing
International crime‑writing festival based in Stirling. Author talks, panels, book signings, special events around crime fiction.
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Chester Races

One of the oldest race meets in the country, Chester races is held on the Roodee in Chester. A great day out and the opportunity to mix with some of the elite of Chester and spot the odd famous face or two!

Chester Cathedral

One of the most popular places to visit in the North West, the Cathedral attracts over one million visitors each year. Entry is free of charge. This site has been a place of worship for over one thousand years, standing as a living and vibrant symbol in the area.

About Stirling

Stirling is a historic city at the heart of Scotland, known for its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and iconic landmarks like Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument. Once the crossroads of the nation, it remains a vibrant hub for visitors exploring Scotland’s past and present.

Find Stirling

By car, it’s just off the M9 motorway, with well-signed routes leading directly into the city. Regular train services connect Stirling to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth, and Inverness, while nearby airports — Glasgow and Edinburgh — are both under an hour away.

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