Heraldry was incredibly important at the royal court, it told a story about where Kings, Queens and noble families came from. Meet Master Cuthbert George, pursuivant, messenger and mace bearer in the 16th century. Ask him to help you find and unravel the heraldic badges all around the Great Hall.

Join us for a number of costumed performances taking place at Stirling Castle this winter. All of the events featured below are free with admission to the Castle, and will take place in the Great Hall.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Michael Marra is one of Scotland's most prolific Songwriters, and a much loved & respected figure in the entertainment business.

Brought up in the Lochee district of Dundee, his first public performance was at an NCR Christmas party in the 1950s Although predominantly known as a songwriter, Michael has worked extensively in theatre, radio and television. To most he is a solo performer touring the length and breadth of Britain, performing in arts centres, theatres, folk clubs and village halls. He has opened for such diverse performers as Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Louden Wainwright III, Barbara Dickson and Deacon Blue.

In recent years he has performed both in Washington DC and Melbourne, Australia in the show 'In Flagrant Delicht' which was devised in collaboration with poet and playwright Liz Lochhead. In theatre Michael has written original music and worked both as an actor and musical director. His own operetta 'If The Moon Can Be Believed' was performed at Dundee Rep to sell out audiences. Most recently he collaborated with Graham McLaren of Theatre Babel on a new production of 'The Demon Barber' for Perth Theatre. Michael has also recently performed original songs with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish National Orchestra, Concerto Caledonia, Mr McFall's Chamber, and his own Quintet.

Last year Michael was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Dundee University in recognition of his contribution to the cultural profile of his home town.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Margaret Morris, 1920s and MMM dancer.
Photos by Fred Daniels. Copyright The International Association of Margaret Morris Movement.

An entrancing new photography exhibition opens this weekend at the University of Stirling to celebrate Margaret Morris Movement. One hundred years ago, Margaret Morris developed her own system of dance and movement training which she called Margaret Morris Movement (MMM). She also opened her own dance school to train dancers in MMM, which became a worldwide organisation.

While visiting France with a dance troupe in 1913 she met the Scottish artist J D Fergusson, who was studying painting in Paris. They lived together for the next 47 years encouraging each other’s creative endeavours and J D Fergusson became the Art Director of all her MMM Schools. Painting and design became an integral part of the students’ curriculum which already included acting, dance composition and improvisation, normal educational subjects and her system of Dance Notation. After J D Fergusson died in 1961 in Glasgow, Margaret Morris lived on in their flat and continued to inspire others with her creative energy.

Jane Cameron, collections curator at the University of Stirling, explained the local link: “She was known to Tom Cottrell, first Principal of Stirling University, and because of their friendship and her excitement at the founding of a new university in Scotland, she presented us with 14 of J D Fergusson’s paintings, which had been stored in their flat overlooking the River Kelvin. “These paintings were personally selected by Margaret Morris and she visited when they were delivered and hung on the walls. They are now on permanent display here in the newly ‘listed’ Pathfoot Building.”

This new exhibition to complement the Fergusson paintings has been created as the Fergusson Gallery in Perth, home to the J D Fergusson collection, has this year been given the entire Margaret Morris Archive and they are celebrating the event with an exhibition ‘Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement’.

“Here at Stirling we are marking the event with a superb exhibition of black and white photographs of the dancers by Fred Daniels, on display in the Pathfoot Crush Hall,” Jane said. “The University of Stirling owes Margaret Morris a debt of gratitude, as staff and students continue to enjoy the work of one of the great Scottish Colourists.”

The exhibition of photographs by Fred Daniels celebrating Margaret Morris Movement is on view at the University of Stirling, Pathfoot Crush Hall, 13 February to 14 May 2010. Admission to view the exhibition, and the art collection, is free.

Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement 1910-2010 is showing at the Fergusson Gallery, Perth, 13 February 2010 to 12 February 2011.

Scottish Association of Farmers Markets
Save food miles and visit your local Farmers Market this week.

A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. The market is currently located in the pedestrian area of the town centre and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations and has a splendid family atmosphere, well supported by the locals.

2nd Saturday of each month at Port Street, Stirling from 10am to 3pm. Covered market under development. Watch this space for further news!!

Lord Erskine was Keeper of the Stirling Castle from 1522 -1555. Find out what his job entailed and how he organised and disciplined his guards.

Join us for a number of costumed performances taking place at Stirling Castle this winter. All of the events featured below are free with admission to the Castle, and will take place in the Great Hall.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

A one-off exhibition giving a close-up view of the 37 replica Stirling Heads which will be used to recreate a lost Renaissance royal palace ceiling has been welcomed by Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Culture and External Affairs. It is also the only time when visitors will be able to see the beautifully hand-carved, metre-wide oak medallions in their natural state before they are painted in bright colours – in authentic Renaissance style.

The new heads are copies of magnificent 16th-century originals, and are a key part of Historic Scotland’s £12 million project to return the royal palace inside Stirling Castle to how it may have looked in its prime. The originals once adorned the ceiling of the King’s Inner Hall and are of such artistic importance they are sometimes called Scotland’s other crown jewels. Sadly the ceiling had collapsed by the end of the 18th century, but many of the heads were kept safe. The replicas are exquisitely detailed and beautiful copies of the survivors, and took five years to complete.

The exhibition takes place from 13 to 21 February and is the centrepiece of Stirling Castle’s Carving Month. It will be the first time all the replicas being used to recreate the ceiling of the King’s Inner Hall will have been seen together. They include images of the Scottish royal family, such as James V who built the palace and had the originals made, great noblemen and women, Roman emperors and Classical heroes. The new versions will be exhibited in the castle’s Great Hall and laid out in the same order as they will be seen on the ceiling.

The King’s Inner Hall was among the most impressive in the palace as it was designed to be where subjects would meet their monarch – and it would have been decorated and furnished to fill them with awe. Paint flecks from the original heads shows that they were painted.

Peter Buchanan, Stirling Castle Palace Project Manager, said: “The palace will give visitors an authentic taste of what the Scottish Renaissance royal palace was like – rich with colour, sumptuously decorated and finely furnished. The ceiling of the King’s Inner Hall will provide a real ‘wow’ factor. But before the new heads are attached to the ceiling we wanted people to have the chance to see the workmanship that has gone into carving them.”

The exhibition will also mark the unveiling of the one head which is not a copy of an original. This was made because there are 37 spaces on the ceiling but evidence only survives for 36 original designs. The last was inspired by carving on the outside of the palace, but it probably brought Livingston craftsman John Donaldson closer than anyone has been in 450 years to the experience of the men who made the originals.

See footage of the new heads being carved on the Historic Scotland YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv.

The Carving Month also includes the chance to hear John Donaldson talk about his work, and demonstrate his craft, at 11.00 and 14.00 on the weekends of February 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28. There is an exhibition about the making of the replicas in the Nether Bailey.

A gallery is being created on the first floor of the palace where the original Stirling Heads will be on public display together for the first time.The palace and gallery will open to the public in 2011 and will offer visitors a wonderful opportunity to step back in time and sample life at the Renaissance Scottish royal court.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

The Sangsters - Anne Combe, Fiona Forbes, Scott Murray and John Blackwood are a Fife group who put the accent firmly on the voice. Their repertoire of traditional songs arranged arranged for solo singing, harmonies and simple accompaniment to let the voices shine through. They have recorded two CDs.
www.footstompin.com

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Sophie & Fiachra perform a captivating fusion of traditional Irish and Québecoise music, mainly on Uilleann pipes and Fiddle. Since they met in 2008, Sophie & Fiachra have been performing in festivals throughout Europe, USA and Canada and have played on many national TV and radio programmes in Ireland. They recorded their debut album in autumn 2009 (release spring 2010). In their music, Sophie & Fiachra represent and contrast Québécoise and Irish music through reels, jigs, airs and instrumental arrangements. Sophie & Fiachra are old Ireland and Québec meeting again.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Award Winning Baby Sensory Classes For Babies Birth – 13 Months!

Now Running in Stirling!

Bubbles Baby Signing Bonding techniques Songs Light Shows

Babies learn more in the first year of life than at any other time. Never again will there be such an extraordinary pace of development. They are totally attentive and absolutely fascinated by everything that they can see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Baby Sensory doesn’t waste a moment of this valuable time!

Our Baby Sensory programme has been designed specifically for babies from birth. The Baby Development activities stimulate the senses and help babies develop. We are confident that these baby activities will delight and surprise both parents and baby.

We use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early communication skills, it’s amazing when we see the babies first uses the signs of our Say Hello song which is played at the beginning of each Baby Sensory class!

We use a wide range of sensory delights to stimulate the babies, everything from bubbles, bells, balloons, light shows, balls, textures, activity songs, dancing and much more – something different each week!

Classes run all across the country and also in several other countries around the world, and now they’re coming to Stirling.

I’m offering free taster sessions on Tuesday 23rd Feb at Cambusbarron Community Centre and Mayfield Centre, St Ninians on Friday 26th Feb and my classes will then run each Tuesday and Friday at the respective venues.

Baby Sensory is recognized by health professionals and approved by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to be an invaluable extension of post-natal care.

email now for your free taster session: stirling@babysensory.co.uk
Tel: 01786 475200
07939 329954

Lent was observed in the 16th century with a change of diet which led to forty days of eating fish! The Queen’s butler will explain.

Join us for a number of costumed performances taking place at Stirling Castle this winter. All of the events featured below are free with admission to the Castle, and will take place in the Great Hall.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

Margaret Morris, 1920s and MMM dancer.
Photos by Fred Daniels. Copyright The International Association of Margaret Morris Movement.

An entrancing new photography exhibition opens this weekend at the University of Stirling to celebrate Margaret Morris Movement. One hundred years ago, Margaret Morris developed her own system of dance and movement training which she called Margaret Morris Movement (MMM). She also opened her own dance school to train dancers in MMM, which became a worldwide organisation.

While visiting France with a dance troupe in 1913 she met the Scottish artist J D Fergusson, who was studying painting in Paris. They lived together for the next 47 years encouraging each other’s creative endeavours and J D Fergusson became the Art Director of all her MMM Schools. Painting and design became an integral part of the students’ curriculum which already included acting, dance composition and improvisation, normal educational subjects and her system of Dance Notation. After J D Fergusson died in 1961 in Glasgow, Margaret Morris lived on in their flat and continued to inspire others with her creative energy.

Jane Cameron, collections curator at the University of Stirling, explained the local link: “She was known to Tom Cottrell, first Principal of Stirling University, and because of their friendship and her excitement at the founding of a new university in Scotland, she presented us with 14 of J D Fergusson’s paintings, which had been stored in their flat overlooking the River Kelvin. “These paintings were personally selected by Margaret Morris and she visited when they were delivered and hung on the walls. They are now on permanent display here in the newly ‘listed’ Pathfoot Building.”

This new exhibition to complement the Fergusson paintings has been created as the Fergusson Gallery in Perth, home to the J D Fergusson collection, has this year been given the entire Margaret Morris Archive and they are celebrating the event with an exhibition ‘Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement’.

“Here at Stirling we are marking the event with a superb exhibition of black and white photographs of the dancers by Fred Daniels, on display in the Pathfoot Crush Hall,” Jane said. “The University of Stirling owes Margaret Morris a debt of gratitude, as staff and students continue to enjoy the work of one of the great Scottish Colourists.”

The exhibition of photographs by Fred Daniels celebrating Margaret Morris Movement is on view at the University of Stirling, Pathfoot Crush Hall, 13 February to 14 May 2010. Admission to view the exhibition, and the art collection, is free.

Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement 1910-2010 is showing at the Fergusson Gallery, Perth, 13 February 2010 to 12 February 2011.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

An afternoon of Professorial Inaugural lectures at the University of Stirling

Four Professors will share their expertise in an afternoon of Inaugural lectures at the University of Stirling on Wednesday 3 March. The series of half-hour lectures will be given in the Logie Lecture Theatre, beginning at 2pm. The talks are open to the staff, students and the general public, who can come for the whole event, or drop into any of the individual lectures, when the University experts will speak on a variety of subjects including the greenhouse effect, suicide risk and aquaculture development.

2.10pm
Professor Philip Wookey, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Arctic and the greenhouse effect

Media stories have made us aware that the Arctic is warming rapidly and the survival of certain Arctic species is at risk. However we are less aware of other, more serious, consequences. The Arctic is a key component of the climate system, as the ice and snow cover reflects incoming solar energy, thereby reducing warming; the vegetation, soils and sediments of Arctic land are also strongly linked with the climate system through fluxes of ‘greenhouse’ gases. Many of the couplings and linkages between the Arctic and the world climate system have ‘feedback’ elements to them which can both reinforce warming or dampen it, presenting a major problem for humankind.

Professor Wookey’s lecture will outline the critical importance of recognising when these processes are out of balance, since this is central to our understanding of how the earth system will both respond and contribute to climate change.

2.40pm
Professor Rory O’Connor, Department of Psychology
Personality, cognition and suicidal behaviour

There is a growing body of literature which suggests that social and self-oriented vulnerabilities, future thinking, problem-solving and goal adjustment are implicated in suicide risk. This is supported by clear evidence which shows, for example, that the destructive effects of social perfectionism are exacerbated by future thinking and goal adjustment, while a lack of goal reengagement can be a predictor of a repetition of self-harm.

Professor O’Connor ‘s lecture will summarise aspects of his Department’s recent work , which has investigated how some of these factors relate to suicidal thinking and behaviour and explains their implications for theory and practice.

3.10 pm Question and Answer panel

3.30pm
Professor Douglas Tocher, Institute of Aquaculture
Omega-3, fish and aquaculture: investigating alternative to a paradox

With wild fish stocks declining around the world, aquaculture now provides almost 50% of all fish and seafood for human consumption. Currently the aquaculture industry sustains fish stocks with feeds containing fish meal and fish oil, the latter ensuring that farmed fish have adequate intakes and levels of omega-3 LC-PUFA, which is known to be beneficial to human health and development. The problem is that declining wild marine fisheries are presently the only source of fish meal and fish oil, so continued fish feed production risks further depleting an already dwindling natural resource.

This is the paradox and Professor Tocher’s lecture will outline the work being conducted within the Institute of Aquaculture’s Nutrition Group to further the development of a sustainable fish food alternative.

4.00pm
Professor Brian Austin, Director, Institute of Aquaculture
Probiotics and disease control in fish farms

The expansion in aquaculture production in recent years has been mirrored by an increase in fish disease, caused by a wide range of bacteria, viruses and parasites. Control measures include the use of vaccines, non specific immunostimulants, medicinal plant materials, antimicrobial compounds and probiotics.

Professor Austin’s lecture will focus on probiotics and the fact that, despite a question mark over their legal status – do they constitute feed additives or veterinary medicines? - probiotics are regarded as a valuable method of disease control and are being commercialised for use in aquaculture in many countries.

4.30pm Question and Answer panel

4.40pm Drinks reception

Singer/songwriter Adam McNaughtan, a product of the Scottish Folk Revival of the 60s, has been writing, collecting and singing songs for three decades and has become one of the best-loved Glasgow characters.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Scottish Association of Farmers Markets
Save food miles and visit your local Farmers Market this week.

A very busy and well organised market, with a superb cross section of producers from all over central Scotland. The market is currently located in the pedestrian area of the town centre and is within easy access of the main streets, car parks, rail and bus stations and has a splendid family atmosphere, well supported by the locals.

2nd Saturday of each month at Port Street, Stirling from 10am to 3pm. Covered market under development. Watch this space for further news!!

During the wars of independence Stirling Castle was almost completely destroyed. The castle you see today began to be built up again in the 1380s in the reign of Robert II. Explore the site with the King’s man at arms and discover clues that tell us the age of the buildings.

Join us for a number of costumed performances taking place at Stirling Castle this winter. All of the events featured below are free with admission to the Castle, and will take place in the Great Hall.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Come along and meet Archy Armstrong, the King’s Jester. Try your hand at some of the jester’s riddles and tricks.

Join us for a number of costumed performances taking place at Stirling Castle this winter. All of the events featured below are free with admission to the Castle, and will take place in the Great Hall.

FIND OUT MORE about Stirling Castle at
Sightseeing in Stirling

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Margaret Morris, 1920s and MMM dancer.
Photos by Fred Daniels. Copyright The International Association of Margaret Morris Movement.

An entrancing new photography exhibition opens this weekend at the University of Stirling to celebrate Margaret Morris Movement. One hundred years ago, Margaret Morris developed her own system of dance and movement training which she called Margaret Morris Movement (MMM). She also opened her own dance school to train dancers in MMM, which became a worldwide organisation.

While visiting France with a dance troupe in 1913 she met the Scottish artist J D Fergusson, who was studying painting in Paris. They lived together for the next 47 years encouraging each other’s creative endeavours and J D Fergusson became the Art Director of all her MMM Schools. Painting and design became an integral part of the students’ curriculum which already included acting, dance composition and improvisation, normal educational subjects and her system of Dance Notation. After J D Fergusson died in 1961 in Glasgow, Margaret Morris lived on in their flat and continued to inspire others with her creative energy.

Jane Cameron, collections curator at the University of Stirling, explained the local link: “She was known to Tom Cottrell, first Principal of Stirling University, and because of their friendship and her excitement at the founding of a new university in Scotland, she presented us with 14 of J D Fergusson’s paintings, which had been stored in their flat overlooking the River Kelvin. “These paintings were personally selected by Margaret Morris and she visited when they were delivered and hung on the walls. They are now on permanent display here in the newly ‘listed’ Pathfoot Building.”

This new exhibition to complement the Fergusson paintings has been created as the Fergusson Gallery in Perth, home to the J D Fergusson collection, has this year been given the entire Margaret Morris Archive and they are celebrating the event with an exhibition ‘Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement’.

“Here at Stirling we are marking the event with a superb exhibition of black and white photographs of the dancers by Fred Daniels, on display in the Pathfoot Crush Hall,” Jane said. “The University of Stirling owes Margaret Morris a debt of gratitude, as staff and students continue to enjoy the work of one of the great Scottish Colourists.”

The exhibition of photographs by Fred Daniels celebrating Margaret Morris Movement is on view at the University of Stirling, Pathfoot Crush Hall, 13 February to 14 May 2010. Admission to view the exhibition, and the art collection, is free.

Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement 1910-2010 is showing at the Fergusson Gallery, Perth, 13 February 2010 to 12 February 2011.

One of Scotland's Most magnificent Historic Properties Gears up for a Weekend of Revelry

Looking for some Spring cheer after the long winter? Then make sure you head for Stirling Castle this Easter for a great day out. The stunning stronghold is gearing up for a superb weekend of family fun and entertainment.

‘Easter Revelry’ - on Saturday 3rd April, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th – promises a packed programme of light-hearted amusement for all ages. A colourful cast of costumed characters will be performing comedy, magic, puppetry and interactive shows. And with everything included in the normal admission price to the castle, great value, as well as great fun, is guaranteed.

Historic Scotland events manager Nick Finnigan said: “We’ve got a fantastic line-up of entertainment in store at our big ‘Easter Revelry’ event at Stirling over the three days, and a really talented cast of performers.

“There will be a jester and juggler, a puppet show based on tales from Scottish history, music and dancers, and a hilarious panto-style comedy show featuring ‘Baron Hardegg’ and ‘Squire Softboiled’ - characters who were a huge hit at our previous popular Easter events.

“And as well as all of that, we’ll have a ‘World of Owls’ interactive display, offering visitors a chance to get a close look at a range of different types of owls, and watch some of these fascinating birds of prey taking part in flying displays.”

Gillian MacDonald, Stirling Castle Visitor Services and Business Development Manager said: “Our three days of excellent entertainment offer superb value for money – plus, of course a chance to explore one of Scotland’s most outstanding historic attractions, so we hope that as many families as possible will join us here at Stirling Castle this Easter.”

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Margaret Morris, 1920s and MMM dancer.
Photos by Fred Daniels. Copyright The International Association of Margaret Morris Movement.

An entrancing new photography exhibition opens this weekend at the University of Stirling to celebrate Margaret Morris Movement. One hundred years ago, Margaret Morris developed her own system of dance and movement training which she called Margaret Morris Movement (MMM). She also opened her own dance school to train dancers in MMM, which became a worldwide organisation.

While visiting France with a dance troupe in 1913 she met the Scottish artist J D Fergusson, who was studying painting in Paris. They lived together for the next 47 years encouraging each other’s creative endeavours and J D Fergusson became the Art Director of all her MMM Schools. Painting and design became an integral part of the students’ curriculum which already included acting, dance composition and improvisation, normal educational subjects and her system of Dance Notation. After J D Fergusson died in 1961 in Glasgow, Margaret Morris lived on in their flat and continued to inspire others with her creative energy.

Jane Cameron, collections curator at the University of Stirling, explained the local link: “She was known to Tom Cottrell, first Principal of Stirling University, and because of their friendship and her excitement at the founding of a new university in Scotland, she presented us with 14 of J D Fergusson’s paintings, which had been stored in their flat overlooking the River Kelvin. “These paintings were personally selected by Margaret Morris and she visited when they were delivered and hung on the walls. They are now on permanent display here in the newly ‘listed’ Pathfoot Building.”

This new exhibition to complement the Fergusson paintings has been created as the Fergusson Gallery in Perth, home to the J D Fergusson collection, has this year been given the entire Margaret Morris Archive and they are celebrating the event with an exhibition ‘Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement’.

“Here at Stirling we are marking the event with a superb exhibition of black and white photographs of the dancers by Fred Daniels, on display in the Pathfoot Crush Hall,” Jane said. “The University of Stirling owes Margaret Morris a debt of gratitude, as staff and students continue to enjoy the work of one of the great Scottish Colourists.”

The exhibition of photographs by Fred Daniels celebrating Margaret Morris Movement is on view at the University of Stirling, Pathfoot Crush Hall, 13 February to 14 May 2010. Admission to view the exhibition, and the art collection, is free.

Dancing as an Art - 100 years of Margaret Morris Movement 1910-2010 is showing at the Fergusson Gallery, Perth, 13 February 2010 to 12 February 2011.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better...yet continue to do just that.

Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. They are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage; from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Stirling Folk Club meets every Monday from mid January until the first week in December. Entry is by payment on the door only, we regret that we cannot reserve tickets for our normal events. If there are any special events lined up for which tickets are available they will be highlighted on the Diary page

Family funday and community charity music festival.
Beating The Recession Blues and Bringing Some Festival Cheer To Stirling!

Organisers are calling on the people of Stirling to bring back community spirit during the recession and come along to The Scribbler’s Picnic to enjoy Stirling’s only outdoor music funday and community charity festival.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the event, community groups or charitable organisations who would like a stall or would like to get involved with the event should contact Ted Christopher on 01786 471323.

Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.

Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.

Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.

Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.