Stirling

Stirling Council has taken a significant step forward in the transformation of the city by approving plans to start the marketing process for a key site within the landmark Forthside development.

Stirling Council has approved the sale of the former Beech Gardens Care Home in Torbrex following a successful marketing exercise that attracted multiple bids from interested parties.

Scottish Ministers have rejected controversial plans to build a trotting track for harness racing on the historic site of the Battle of Bannockburn, a decision that has been widely welcomed by heritage bodies and conservationists.

Stirling Council will deliver 36 energy-efficient homes for social rent at Brucefields, part of the South Stirling gateway strategic housing site, after taking a decision to begin the procurement process for their construction.

A historic walled garden on an estate with ties to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill is set for a new chapter, as plans for a private whisky distillery have been officially approved.

The first phase of restoration works at Langgarth House are now underway following a fire which caused extensive damage to the building over a year ago.

Ground will be broken on a new primary school serving the new major housing development at South Stirling Gateway in the coming weeks.

Building and construction firm The JR Group has commenced site investigations to support its vision of creating an exceptional collection of homes in the sought-after Causewayhead area of Stirling.

Plans for a new 20-bed care home in Dunblane have been approved by Stirling Council.  The facility will be constructed within the grounds of Randolph Hill Nursing Home on Perth Road.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has submitted an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) application to Stirling Council for the development of land south of Bannockburn Road, known as Berryhills, in Cowie. 

A new £16 million flood prevention scheme for Bridge of Allan has taken a significant step forward following approval to procure a contract to design and build the defences.

People are being asked to have their say on a new walking, wheeling and cycling route that will link Bridge of Allan and Dunblane to Stirling and the wider region.

Construction work is now underway to deliver a new state-of-the-art primary school in Callander. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning Authority granted planning permission for the new Callander Primary School in November, with work starting on the site in late February.

A long-abandoned villa in Bridge of Allan, listed on the Buildings at Risk Register, is set to be demolished following a recent decision by Stirling Council planners.

Muir Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 24 affordable homes in the village of Plean, including two wheelchair-accessible bungalows, on behalf of Stirling Council.