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What's on in Stirling
and the Forth Valley
May 2006
Various Dates in May
Albert Halls and Tolbooth
A wide selection of events are staged throughout the month.
Further details on www.stirling.gov.uk/leisure
Everyday in May (ends 9 June)
Art-The Changing Room. The Poets Still Throwing Up Their Hands.
Further details on 01786 479361
www.stirling.gov.uk/changingroom
Everyday in May
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
A Life in Pictures
The Work of Marjorie Campbell (1936 – 1999)
Artist, book illustrator, teacher, printer, publisher, designer
of quilts and glass, glass engraver.
Major retrospective exhibition. Further details on 01786 471917
Everyday in May
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
The Rhythm of Life
Prints and Paintings by Doreen Robinson and Judy Fairbairns.
Further details on 01786 471917
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28May
11am – 3pm presentations at 12noon, 1pm and 2pm 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
Every Saturday and Sunday
6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 May 11.30am – 3.30pm
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
Thursday 18 May 8pm
Tolbooth
John McSherry’s at first light and The Chris Stout Quintet
Fantastic double bill showcasing the finest in traditional
music from Ireland and Scotland.
£12/£10.. Further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth
Friday 19 May 8pm Drama
Tolbooth
Rapture Theatre present The Collection by Mike Cullen
Rapture Theatre have received wonderful reviews for this
mysterious Scottish thriller starring Jimmy Chisholm.
£8/£6. 8pm Further details 01786 274000 www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth
Saturday 20 May 8pm Dance
Tolbooth
No Kidding & Ongoing
An amazing double bill of modern dance and live music from
sensational DJ Philip Jeck.
£8/£6. 8pm Further details 01786 274000
www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth
Sunday 21st
May 2006
Stirling & District Classic Car Club
This Club’s 2006
Rally will be held at Bridge of Allan Games Park. The
Rally attracts a large number of entrants and supporters and
also provides entertainment “for all the family”. Those
attending include many visitors from different parts of the UK.
Monday 22nd May 7.30pm
Evening Lecture by Wilma Mackenzie
Master Glass Engraver
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum Tel 01786 471917 Admission
£3.00 – includes tea/coffee
Friday 26 –Sunday 28 May Music
Tolbooth
Le Weekend 2006
Stirling’s annual dip into the world of experimental and
innovative music and sound. Featuring Peter Brotzmann and Max
Richter. Further details 01786 27 4000 www.leweekendfestival.com
Sunday 28th May 2006 2pm – 4pm Family
Ailie’s Garden – Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Plants For Healing
For further information call Forth Environment Link 01786
449215
Sunday 28 May 1.30pm – 5pm -Family
Doune Castle
Doune and Dunblane Fling
Now in its 13th amazing year, this most popular event has a
medieval theme for 2006.
Music, song, drama, storytelling, and activities for children
makes this a great day out for all the family. Included in
normal admission price to the castle. Further details on 0131
668 8926
NB We try to make sure all the
information we post is accurate, but please check directly with
the venue concerned before committing yourself.
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