Clean energy-tech specialist Aira has officially opened a new hub in Stirling, initially creating 30 highly skilled clean energy jobs in the local area. The substantial 14,494sq. ft Springkerse Industrial Estate facility will act as the central hub for serving Scottish customers. In 2025, the compan
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A rare surviving cast-iron statue of Robert Burns, which was discovered in a compost heap in the 1950s in Durban, South Africa, has made its new home at the Engine Shed, Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling.
Callander residents are being invited to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss updates on the flood protection scheme and surface water management plan. The flooding team at Stirling Council are conducting a six-week engagement programme with local people, ending on 14 October.
Extensive improvement works are set to begin at Cardross Bridge and secure the future of the 18th century river crossing. An investment of £1.2 million has been made by Stirling Council to repair and strengthen the Category B Listed bridge, which carries the B8034 over the River Forth between
Plans led by Sir Andy Murray’s mother for a new community tennis and sports centre at Park of Keir will no longer materialise.
Major improvements to an important river crossing near Killearn – part of Stirling Council’s £6.6 million investment in its road network this year – have been completed ahead of schedule.
Persimmon East Scotland has completed the purchase of the first phase of a site in Plean that will see 117 high-quality homes built – including 29 that will be transferred to a housing association to help local people in housing need.
Climate tech company IES has created a digital twin of the entire Stirling & Clackmannanshire region, informing an energy masterplan to map its pathway to becoming a carbon-neutral city region.
Ambitious plans for the redevelopment of the Craigforth campus have been approved by Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.
Councillors have backed plans for a horse trotting track on the site of Scotland’s historic Bannockburn battlefield site - much to the ire of conservation campaigners.
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has committed £5 million of funding towards the delivery of a new community tennis and sports centre at Park of Keir near Dunblane.
Housebuilders Springfield Properties and Barratt Developments have entered into a partnership to accelerate the delivery of a new 3,042-home village at Durieshill on the outskirts of Stirling.
As Stirling’s new Local Development Plan (LDP) continues to take shape, residents, community groups and businesses are being asked for their views on what should be included in a key part of the Plan.
A planning application for a new retail development has been approved by Stirling Council.
Braehead Primary’s grounds are flourishing after volunteers from local insulation manufacturer Superglass helped pupils and the local community to upgrade the Stirling school’s green spaces as well as providing funding for ongoing improvement projects.


