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

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

Sunday 1 October – Wednesday 22 October Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Waste Not, Want Not
Exhibition of waste and recycling and the consequences for the planet.
Further details on 01786 471917

Everyday in October (ends 12 November) Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Post-War Housing in Stirling
An exhibition from the University of Stirling, incorporating the recent findings of the Housing Research Department. Further details on 01786 471917

Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1,6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21,22,27,28, 29 October, 11am to 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 1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 October 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

Wednesday 11 October – Sunday 15 October 10am – 5pm Living History
Argyll’s Lodging, near Stirling Castle
Historia - 17th century cooking. Included in normal admission price to the site.

Monday 30 October – Tuesday 31 October (ends 14 January 2007) Exhibition
Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum
George Buchanan (1506-1582)
Quincentenary exhibition celebrating the work and achievement of European Renaissance man Buchanan, born in Killearn, the greatest Latinist, historian and political thinker of his time, creator of French Classical tragedy, friend (and enemy) of Mary, Queen of Scots and tutor to James VI in Stirling Castle. Further details on 01786 471917
 

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