Stirling Observer - News - Editor's Pick

Gavin reaps a design award

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A BRIGHT spark designer from Kippen has seen his brilliant idea for a new piece of farming equipment scoop a prestigious award.

Focus on Holly

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

KILLEARN teenager Holly Fairfull, winner of the Stirling Observer’s “Search for a Supermodel” competition has landed her first modelling job.

Tackling the energy issues in Callander

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A RECENT energy survey by a Callander green group has shown that residents in the Trossachs town are paying 10 per cent above the Scottish average on energy bills.

New parking rules start in Dunblane

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AN AMBITIOUS new parking system goes live in Dunblane from Monday.

Ramsay's the King of Castle kitchen

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay persuaded his pals to raise a staggering £100,000 at the historic Stirling Castle Great Hall.

Get your Mini Model photos

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:41:00 GMT

PICTURES from this year's Stirling Mini Model competition will be available at www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/buyaphoto from this afternoon.

Snowie snaps up £2 million hotel

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

BOUTIQUE hotel and restaurant Osta has been sold just three weeks after going on the market with a price tag of almost £2 million.

University on parade

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

STIRLING University celebrated the installation of broadcaster James Naughtie as its new chancellor at a grand ceremony last Thursday.

Bannockburn girl on course for reality TV show

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

BANNOCKBURN’S Rhiannon McClure has taken the first steps to winning a top job in an on-line reality TV show.

Kilti-manjaro trek

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A PLEDGE to scale Mount Kilimanjaro – in kilts – has raised almost £54,000 for Stirling-based Aberlour Childcare Trust.

Club reaches a peak

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

IT BEGAN in a henhouse in Bannockburn more than 50 years ago when four men met to plan their escape from everyday life and to share their passion for mountains.

Stirling's Allstars pitch in with passion

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:04:00 GMT

FOOTBALL is often seen as a universal sport which breaks down barriers. And one local team is helping to break down even more.