Culture and Tourism
National Trust reverse Bannockburn closure
Stirling politicians have welcomed the confirmation from the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) that they will no longer keep the Bannockburn Centre closed until 2022. Concerns Read more
Local Business
Stirling MSP calls on Stagecoach to reconsider number 23 bus route removal
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has called on Stagecoach East Scotland to reconsider their recent decision to axe the number 23 bus route connecting Stirling and St. Andrews. The number 23 route directly connects Stirling to Read more
Food and Drink
MP and MSP demand fairness for microbreweries
Stirling MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, following confirmation from the UK government that they intend to change the eligibility criteria for duty relief for beer Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Concerns raised over ‘Camping in the Forest’ continued closure
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and MP Alyn Smith have raised serious concerns over the decision by Camping in the Forest not to open their sites this year. The organisation operates the Cashel and Cobleland campsites Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
VAT relief welcomed by Stirling MSP
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a 6-month VAT cut from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism. Businesses which will benefit include pubs and restaurants, as well as ticketed events Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Stirling MSP welcomes measures to support outdoor hospitality
Bruce Crawford MSP has welcomed further Scottish Government action to support the hospitality industry, through a temporary relaxation of planning regulations to allow for adequate physical distancing measures. Areas such as public footpaths may be Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Stirling politicians urge caution as outdoor visitor sites re-open
Travel restrictions are legally relaxed today (Friday 3 July), as lockdown measures are eased in line with the reduction of the spread of Covid-19. In preparation for a potential increase in visitors to rural hotspots, Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Devil’s Pulpit: Stirling politicians warn visitors not to crowd beauty spots
Stirling’s MP Alyn Smith and MSP Bruce Crawford have warned visitors not to crowd beauty spots this weekend. Famous locations, such as the Devils Pulpit at Finnich Glen have seen a sharp rise in visitors Read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Anger at prolonged Bannockburn closure
Anger as National Trust push aehad with prolonged Bannockburn closure despite discussions Local SNP representatives have criticised the National Trust for Scotland leadership’s decision to push ahead with the prolonged closure of the Bannockburn Heritage Read more
Culture and Tourism
Stirling Representatives Back Raploch Memorial Plans
Alyn Smith MP and Bruce Crawford MSP have backed proposals by the Raploch community for a memorial commemorating the area’s war dead and to erect a statue of Billy Bremner, one of Stirling’s historic football Read more