Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo is situated in the outskirts of the city of Edinburgh.  It is easily accessed by train, bus or car. The zoo houses over 1000 species, including penguins, monkeys and koalas. Features at the zoo include a daily penguin parade, the “BUDONGO TRAIL” (at the largest chimpanzee enclosure in the world ), and a [...]

Edinburgh International Festival – 2010

This world renowned festival runs from 13th August to 5th September this year. It features everything from dance to international opera. To help plan your trip you can access the websites listed below which tell you about accomodation and travel options. TRAVEL – Edinburgh Airport – www.edinburghairport.com Call – +44(0)870 040 0007 National Rail Enquiries [...]

SUMMERLEE – Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Summerlee is in Coatbridge and features attractions like a working electric tramway and working machinery from mines and factories Summerlee is open 7 days a week and admission is free. There is free parking, a cafe, and a shop. Opening Times – 10am – 5pm from 1st April – 31st October 10am – 4pm from [...]

National Museum of Rural Life Scotland

This museum is in East Kilbride at Wester Kittochside farm. The farm has pigs, sheeps, cows, horses and other animals. The museum has oil paintings, machinery and models. There are special events at the farm including a classic car rally, horse show and country based activities during the summer. Entrance Fee is £6.00 for Adults [...]

Stirling Council Clubs and Organisations Database

Stirling Council Libraries Service runs a comprehensive database containing information about Clubs and Organisations in the Stirling area. The Clubs and Organisations database is available online at http://libcom.stirling.gov.uk/#focus

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 [...]

The Edinburgh Playhouse

The Playhouse hosts musicals, ballet, opera, comedy and concerts. Bookings can be made 24 hours on 0844 847 1661 Group bookings on 0800 587 5007 This year there is everything from comedian Ross Noble to Britain’s Got Talent. website www.EdinburghPlayhouse.org.uk There are disabled facilities including 8 available wheelchair places each performance and an infared hearing [...]

The Theatre Royal Glasgow and the Kings Theatre

These two famous theatres of Glasgow host comedy, dance, musicals, drama, pantomime, ballet and opera. Examples include an “Al Jolson” musical, the Shaolin Warriors ( a Kung Fu display ) and Arthur Millers famous drama “A View From The Bridge” . For tickets call 0870 060 6648 Kings Theatre 0870 060 6647 Theatre Royal Ticket [...]

Stirling Folk Club

The Stirling Folk Club is held at the local rugby club on a Monday night at 8.00pm.   The club has been running for 45 years at different venues around Stirling. Prices vary, and there are two free sessions early next year on the 19th and 26th of January. For more information phone (01259) 218521 or [...]

MacRobert

Macrobert is located on the stunning campus of the University of Stirling and is easily accessible to all areas of Scotland. We offer unique facilities, which have been designed by young people themselves and include a dedicated theatre for children – playhouse; a state of the art cinema – filmhouse; children’s art gallery – arthouse; [...]