Stirling Tartan Day events

Set in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a vibrant, highly accessible area with breathtaking scenery and historic monuments. The area incorporates a range of excellent sports and arts facilities and is also ideal for those who like to spend their leisure time outdoors, participating in activities such as walking, cycling, fishing or kayaking.

Home to the sites of the historic battles of Bannockburn and Stirling Bridge, when William Wallace and Robert the Bruce lead the nation to glory, the City of Stirling is still guarded by the mighty Stirling Castle, one of the grandest and most beautiful castles in the UK.
  

Mar
Sat
29

Norman McLaren Exhibition and Short Film Season - macrobert, Stirling University Campus - Throughout the week.

This events is on from Saturday 29 March - Sunday 6 April

The macrobert will celebrate Tartan Day with a programme of short films made by Stirling-born Oscar and BAFTA winning filmmaker, Norman McLaren. The films will be shown throughout the week prior to films in the cinema as well as on plasma screens throughout the building. The macrobert and Stirling University will also present an exhibition of art work created by Norman McLaren including previously unseen work

Cost: Free
Contact: Info on 01786 466666
Organisations: macrobert

Mar
Sat
29

Stirling's Youth Gaitherin' (Part of 'The Blend' festival) - Tolbooth
- 3.00pm - 4.00pm

The  traditional music scene is very much alive in Stirling with lots of young people interested in and playing traditional music. This special performance will feature the culmination of work from several Stirling-wide projects to engage young people and encourage them to explore traditional music. These projects include a RSAMD project in Callander, a Cultural Co-ordinator youth music programme and a programme of classes run by Stirling Council’s Children’s Services. Come along and hear how the young people who have participated in these initiatives are getting on and maybe see the young stars of the future.

Cost: Free
Contact: Box Office 01786 27400
Organisations: Stirling Council

Mar
Sat
29

Tartan Farmers' Market
- Port Street
- 10.00am - 4.00pm

Local produce and crafts with a Tartan Week theme.

Cost: Free
Organisations: Stirling Council

Apr
Sat
5

Beat That
- Port Street
- Various times from 12.30pm

Based in Stirling, Beat That is the longest running female samba band in Scotland and the nation’s first all-women drumming group. It all began with a drumming workshop held to mark International Women's Day in March 1992. The women were hooked and Beat That was born. There will also be other musical and children’s entertainment on Port Street at various times throughout the day.

Cost: Free
Organisations: Stirling Council

Apr
Sat
5

An Encounter with Wallace
- The Thistles Shopping Centre
- Various times from 12.15pm

To celebrate Tartan Week, costumed actors from Heritage Events – regular performers for the National Wallace Monument - will present a series of dramatic performances, each focusing on a different aspect of William Wallace’s life. The performances are designed to give visitors a different view of some of the key episodes in the life of one of Scotland’s national heroes. There will also be several Highland Dance performances on the day by Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust and Stirling Council's libraries will be there to trace your family history.

Cost: Free
Organisations: Stirling Council

Apr
Sat
5

Tartan Day Ceilidh
- Albert Halls
- 7.30pm - 11.00pm

The Albert Halls will be hosting a fabulous, fun ceilidh to celebrate Tartan Day. Come along and bring all the family and your friends too and dance yourself dizzy to The Last Tram to Auchenshoogle ceilidh band.

Cost: £4/£3 concessions
Contact: Box Office 01786 473544
Organisations: Stirling Council

Apr
Sun
6

Tartan Day Street Entertainment
- Port Street
- 12.15pm - 3.30pm

Entertainment includes the fabulous folk and ceilidh band 'Bannockburn' with Ted Christopher, the Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band and other musical and children’s entertainment throughout the day in Stirling’s city centre.

Cost: £4/£3 concessions
Organisations: Stirling Council