The Open University

The Open University is the only university in the United Kingdom to offer distance learning.  It has over 150,000 undergraduates and 30,000 postgraduate students. The Open University can offer those without a formal education the chance to study for a degree, for example a mature student (over the age of 21) who has work experience. [...]

Stirling Council Library Service

Stirling Council Library Service offer a wealth of services in adddition to around 350,000 books. You can browse through thousands of DVDs and compact discs  and take home whatever you fancy for a small charge. Or you could surf the Internet, again free of charge, or take the opportunity to learn in a way that [...]

Stirling Writers Group

This group helps writers of all abilities with advice, constructive criticism and encouragement. It costs £4.00 a session ( £2.50 for concessions ). The group is held at the Tolbooth Arts Centre in Broad Street , Stirling. Meetings are every Tuesday from 7.30pm – 10.00pm , held until 15th June . ( There is a [...]

Book Shops in Central Scotland

The Almond Tree Christian Book & Coffee Shop – 9 Dundee Court , Falkirk (01324) 626 000# Bargain Books 4 Kids – Margarets Drive , Dunblane FK 15 (07786) 075590 John Smith & Son Booksellers – Stirling University (01786) 473891 Waterstones Booksellers – Marches Shopping Centre , Stirling (01786) 478756 119-121 High Street , Falkirk [...]

Raploch Community Campus – Ed Zone

The Ed Zone at the Raploch Community Campus delivers a wide range of courses and adult learning opportunities. Topics range widely from flower arranging through digital photography to the European Computing Driving Licence. Further information is available through their offices on 01786-272309 or 01786-272310. http://www.stirling.gov.uk/index/council/news.htm?id=173155&m=&y= There is more information about all aspects of the Raploch [...]

Adult Learning Opportunities At ACE Cornton

ACE Cornton is a community-based organisation providing adult learning opportunities in the Cornton area of Stirling. ACE Cornton is also a branded Learn Direct centre. In line with funding, ACE Cornton services are targeted at people living in Cornton and the other regeneration areas of Stirling – Fallin, Plean, Cowie, Raploch and Cultenhove. The principal [...]

Stirling Writers Group

The Stirling Writers Group is for all levels of abilities and styles.  Sessions led by tutor who will advice and encourage writers. There will also be readings and workshops by guest writers. The group meets weekly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm to 10.00pm There is a fee of £4.00, £2.50 for concessions. Current class runs [...]

Libraries in the Stirling area

There are 16 libraries and two mobile libraries in Stirling. The libraries have so much more to offer than books (although there are around 350,000 to choose from).   DVDs and CDs  to take home for a small charge, surfing the Internet free of charge,  use wi-fi, available in every library, using your own laptop! All you need is [...]

Forth Valley College

Forth Valley College based at Clackmannan, Falkirk and Stirling Telephone 0845 634 4444  Website www.forthvalley.ac.uk

Wolfcraig Training Project

CIC’s Wolfcraig Training Project offers educational and occupational training for people who have long term enduring mental illness.   The project website is at http://www.c-i-c.co.uk/services_special_projects.asp?PageTypeID=61 Wolfcraig Training Project is a free service for adults aged 18-65 years of age who live within the Stirling council area.   The project is run by the adult social [...]