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Sheriffmuir Battlefield should be protected from powerline

Dear Editor – It is very apparent that the importance of Sheriffmuir battlefield has become much more widely appreciated in recent years.Read

Breathtaking performance by Dunblane Chamber Orchestra

Dear Editor, – I had the good fortune to be a member of the audience at the latest concert by the Dunblane Chamber Orchestra.Read

Builder ticking council boxes

Dear Editor – Dunblane Development Trust chairman Bryan Grieve made the point that affordable houses are needed for young families and the older generation. He also made the point that the market for large houses is very small but the market for affordable housing is large.Read

City blooms are uplifting

I’M ashamed to say that I’m a bit guilty of taking Stirling’s lovely floral displays for granted.Read

Think before you join new pet craze

Dear Editor, – Ahead of the release of the new Disney movie “G-Force”, Stirling’s Pets At Home store is advising against impulse purchases of guinea pigs.Read

High standard of care in Doune

Sir, – I was astounded to read the report in the Stirling Observer of the complaint made against the care home in Doune, as this bears no resemblance whatsoever to the outstanding care my father has received in the same home over the last year.Read

Repairing Labour’s damage

Sir, – I would like to correct the glaring inaccuracies contained in the Labour Party press release relating to St Modan’s High School transport printed in last week's Stirling Observer.Read

No respect

Sir, – I refer to the letter “Tell tenants to tidy up gardens” on July 1. It seems I am not the only one who has had enough of untidy gardens.Read

Gordon Banks: I’ve got nothing to hide

Sir, – I refer to the letter included in your paper, dated June 24, "Why is MP hiding second home?" and would like to comment.Read

Find local so-loo-tion

Sir, – I entirely sympathise with your story “Loo row runs on” in the Observer of June 26.Read

Happy memories of Gowanhill

Sir, – Thank you for the trip down Memory Lane provided by the Gowanhill feature last week. I have always been fortunate to have a copy of this photograph, which I have often referred to over the years.Read

Threat to shops

Sir, – It’s been widely reported in the press that high street shops are closing at a dramatic rate – some say up to 100 every day – as businesses struggle with people tightening their belts. This is bad news for local traders, many of which were struggling before the recent economic woes in the face of competition from bigger retailers, and it’s bad news for all of us too. Small businesses are the unsung heroes of the high street and do a fantastic job. They just need the support of their local residents.Read

Why is MP hiding second home?

Sir, – Gordon Banks, local Labour MP, has some explaining to do.Read

Parking puts council workers in danger

Sir, – How things change over the years. I write re your article “Clampdown on parking abuse”.Read

Fly the flag for Stirling

Sir, – This should be a big year for tourism. The Homecoming campaign and pre-season European holidays should serve Scotland’s biggest growth industry well – or so we’ve been told.Read

Support for servicemen

Sir, – As the 65th anniversary of D-Day approaches, it is a time to reflect on the courage of those who fought so bravely to protect our way of life.Read

Voters want clarity on MPs’ spending

Sir, – I read with interest the Rt Hon Anne McGuire MP's piece in last week paper regarding MPs’ expenses and I have to say that I found it lacking in clarity.Read

Fly the flag for Stirling

Sir, – This should be a big year for tourism. The Homecoming campaign and pre-season European holidays should serve Scotland’s biggest growth industry well – or so we’ve been told.Read

Key to clubs’ cup success

Sir, – On behalf of everyone involved with Cambusbarron Rovers – and, I am sure, all at Bannockburn Amateurs – I would like to thank the Stirling Observer for the excellent coverage given to our East of Scotland Cup success and the West Cup trophy win enjoyed by Bannockburn.Read

Keep roads open during repairs

Sir, – Iain Howie’s report “Roadworks out of tune with festival” (May 15) highlights the attitude of the council’s road’s department towards road users.Read

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