What's on in Stirling and the Forth Valley
July 2006

Various Dates in July
Albert Halls and Tolbooth
A wide selection of events are staged throughout the month.  Further details on www.stirling.gov.uk/leisure

Saturday 1 July – Friday 30 July Art
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Art Unlimited
The work of fourteen artists from central Scotland who have worked together for the past eight years
Further details on 01786 471917

Tuesdays 4,11,18,25 July 7.15pm – 8.15pm Family
Piping and Highland Dancing Performances
Stirling Castle Esplanade
Come and enjoy a half-hour display of Highland Dancing provided by local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring performance by pipers playing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.
Free admission. (with voluntary donations)

Thursday 6th July 8.30pm
Just Laugh Comedy Club
The Tollbooth.  £8.00

Friday 7 July 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Hayseed Dixie
The Hayseed Dixie boys hail from deep in Appalachia and bring their wonderful bluegrass cover versions to Tolbooth before this year’s T in the Park. £12/£10  Further details 01786 274000.  www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Sunday 9 July 12noon – 6pm (Gates open from 11am) Family
Stirling Highland Games 2006
Bridgehaugh Park (Stirling County RFC)  Causewayhead Road. 
Further details on www.stirling-highland-games.co.uk

Tuesdays 4,11,18,25 July 7.15pm – 8.15pm Family
Piping and Highland Dancing Performances
Stirling Castle Esplanade
Come and enjoy a half-hour display of Highland Dancing provided by local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring performance by pipers playing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.
Free admission. (with voluntary donations)
Wednesday 12 July & Wednesday 26 July 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Traditional Evening Celidhs
Your chance to get up and take part in the gay gordons and strip the willow! £6 each or 4 tickets for £20. Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Friday 14 July 8pm Music
Tolbooth
The Son Henry Band
Alaskan Blues guitarist and Scottish rhythm section. £8/£6  Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Saturday 15 July 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Stella Chiweshe (only Scottish date)
Living legend Stella Chiweshe is an amazing women who has struggled oppression all her life to perform her traditional Mbira music. £12/£10  Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Tuesdays 4,11,18,25 July 7.15pm – 8.15pm Family
Piping and Highland Dancing Performances
Stirling Castle Esplanade
Come and enjoy a half-hour display of Highland Dancing provided by local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring performance by pipers playing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.
Free admission. (with voluntary donations)
Friday 21 July 8pm Music
Tolbooth
Haftor Medboe Group
£8/£6 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Tuesdays 4,11,18,25 July 7.15pm – 8.15pm Family
Piping and Highland Dancing Performances
Stirling Castle Esplanade
Come and enjoy a half-hour display of Highland Dancing provided by local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring performance by pipers playing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.
Free admission. (with voluntary donations)
Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th July
4 day Strathallan Castle Horse Trials for more details go to www.strathallanhorsetrials.co.uk

Friday 28 July 5.30pm-7.30pm Music
Tolbooth
The Five O’Clock Fling with Mike + Ali Vass
£5.00 Further details 01786 274000. www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth

Everyday in July - (ends 3 September) Exhibition
Views of Stirling
Exhibition of historic and contemporary artworks from the collection. Further details on 01786 471917

Everyday in July 10am to 4pm presentations at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3pm
Living History
Bannockburn Heritage Centre
Sir Thomas Randolph
Come and meet Sir Thomas Randolph. Learn about the Battle of Bannockburn and the weapons and techniques used to defeat Edward II and his army. Further details on 01786 812664

Everyday in July 11.30am to 4.30pm Family
Bannockburn Heritage Centre Family Activities
Quizzes, medieval games, dress up in authentic chain mail and hands-on demonstrations of siege weapons (trebuchet and mangonel) Further details on 01786 812664

Everyday in July 11.45am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm  Living History
Stirling Castle
Mondays English Man at Arms
Tuesdays Brigandines and Bucklers
Wednesdays Renaissance Court 1547
Thursdays 16th Century Court Fencing
Fridays Cameron Highlander
Saturdays Knights and Nobles
Sundays Knights and Nobles
The programme and characters may be subject to change. Included in normal admission price to the castle.

Tuesdays 4,11,18,25 July 7.15pm – 8.15pm Family
Piping and Highland Dancing Performances
Stirling Castle Esplanade
Come and enjoy a half-hour display of Highland Dancing provided by local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring performance by pipers playing the traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys.
Free admission. (with voluntary donations)

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