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Charity football event in tribute to former Callander rugby star has big turnout

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

It's the third year the football tournament - involving teams from all over Scotland - has been organised at Stirling University to raise money for the 'Siobhan's Legacy of Love' Fund - set up in memory of Siobhan Cattigan. Teams from all over Scotland pulled on the boots on Wednesday for a charity football tournament in memory of a former Stirling sporting star.
Feedback sought on new 'active travel' route plans around Stirling

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The route is designed to increase access to walking, wheeling and cycling between Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Stirling. A call for feedback from residents has been launched over a new ‘active travel route’ set to be unveiled between Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Stirling.
Half-time tweak sparks Stirling turnaround as Binos surge for late play-offs run

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

Three second-half goals from Stirling Albion secured a comeback win against Stranraer - and set up a massive final trio of matches in their top four bid. Three massive final matches of the season now loom for Stirling Albion after a second-half fightback against Stranraer kept their play-off ambitions alive. The Binos went into the game with the Blues knowing the margin of error was slim if they were to keep themselves in the hunt alongside fourth-placed Elgin City and Spartans.
Fresh blow to local banking as "lifeline" Bridge of Allan ATM put at risk

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The machine is based at the Co-op which is set for a revamp over the coming months - with questions over whether a temporary service for cash can be installed. Concerns over access to “lifeline” banking services in Bridge of Allan have been raised as the fate of the town’s only ATM remains unclear amid store improvement works. The cash machine, while not operated by the Co-op, is currently based at its store in the centre of the town.
Stranraer clash kicks off must-win conclusion for Stirling's play-off hopes

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The Binos continue a frantic end to the season with the visit of the Blues - knowing no slip-ups are required to keep up their hopes of finishing in League Two's top four. The equation is simple for Stirling Albion in their late bid for a play-off spot in League Two — only wins will do over the season’s closing stretch. That task begins with the visit of Stranraer to Forthbank on Saturday, with the Binos hoping to find a better solution to the problem than the sides’ previous meeting.
Aberfoyle pals take on three-legged walk challenge to follow in mum's footsteps

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The friends will attempt the gruelling 96 mile challenge attached to each other to raise money for a charity supporting families affected by alcohol and drug misuse. A pair of Aberfoyle pals are set to take on a gruelling challenge this summer, following in the three-legged footsteps of their mums years ago.
Killin Primary helped with spring spruce-up by power station revamp workers

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The employees from a pair of companies involved in the programme at the Lochay Power Station were working hard in the village. Staff working on a project to revamp a power station near Killin have been out and about at the village’s primary school helping with its regular spring clean. The employees from primary contractors Balfour Beatty and Global Infrastructure, who are part of the programme at the Lochay Power Station, took part in the volunteering day at Killin Primary School.
Fundraiser for Stirling respite home charity offers chance to boogie for good cause

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

The respite home - set up by the family of Eilidh Brown to offer young cancer patients and their families a valuable space - opened near Thornhill in 2022. Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund’s first fundraiser of the year hopes to see folks boogie down to help keep its respite home running.
Stirling forward hits back at Edinburgh boo-boys as Binos boss hails side's dig

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Stuart McFarlane

Ryan Shanley admitted his second-half winner against Edinburgh City was extra sweet as he hit back against the boo-boys from his former club in the perfect fashion. The ex-Edinburgh forward sprung to life to take advantage of a poor kick-out from City keeper Mark Weir and loop a winning goal into the net and seal an important three points for Stirling as they bounced back from the painful Peterhead defeat.
Mum of tragic Fallin teen set for charity challenge alongside pals for church

1 month ago | msn.com | Stuart McFarlane

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