Wednesday 29 July: An event entitled 'The Crown and the Glory. Scottish Coronations, 1424 - 1567' will be held in the Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling, at 7.30pm. This will be a performance in words and music by well known local historian and author Dr. Fiona Watson with the musical group Past Experience. The event is being held to commemorate the Coronation of King James VI in Holy Rude on July 29 1567. Admission by donation. Refreshments afterwards. Free parking on Castle Esplanade by kind permission of Historic Scotland.

Wednesday 29 July: Killin Highland Games. Breadalbane Park. 10.30am.Parade from the Falls of Dochart 1.30pm.

Wednesday 29 July: The Summer Ceilidhs continue in the Tolbooth, Stirling, at 8pm. Combining Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs are a gentle introduction to ceilidh culture. With each night led by a "caller" who will talk you through all the right moves, there is no need to worry about how to Strip the Willow. The Tolbooth ceilidh band features some of Scotland"s finest traditional musicians and is a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends and strangers and enjoy a great night out. Tickets priced £8 or four tickets for £24. To book call the box office on 01786 274000.

Thursday 30 July: Tillicoultry Parish Church Open Day from 2pm until 4pm. Visitors are welcome to look around the interior of the church and enjoy free tea and coffee. Information on the history of the Church is available as well as information on the adjacent graveyard. Genealogical enquiries can also be taken and answered at a later date.

Thursday 30 July: Thursday 23 July: Thursday 16 July: Stirling Tourism Association are holding displays of Highland Dancing followed by a Pipe Band Demonstration in Port Street in the pedestrian area with the dancing starting at 6.45pm and the band starting at 7.15pm until 7.45pm. Free admission (voluntary donations).

Thursday 30 July: Clackmannanshire Council and RSCDS Clackmannanshire Branch presents a night of Scottish country dancing in the Cochrane Hall, Alva, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Music provided by David Oswald SCD Band. Cost £5.50.

Friday 31 July: Nae Danger will be performing classic hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s in The Oakwood Lounge, Sauchie.

Friday 31 July: The Tolbooth, Stirling, continues its Summer Sessions, from 7pm until 10pm. This summer Tolbooth invites you along to its summer sessions to get a taste of the very backbone of traditional music. Some of Stirling"s fantastic local musicians will host these sessions, so if you are passing through, on your summer holidays or just looking to idle away the light nights of summer, pop up to Tolbooth"s cafe bar and enjoy the informal beauty of our summer sessions. Free entry.

Friday 31 July: The Albert Halls, Stirling, presents the 'Upbeat Beatles' raw powerhouse vocals, pumped out with a driving backbeat. There isn"t a band to touch them. No gadgets-3 amps and drums. The nearest you"ll ever get to the real thing. For tickets, priced £12/£10 concession, call the box office on 01786 473544.

Friday 31 July: The MacRobert, Stirling, presents Annie. The story of the spirited orphan who captures the heart of a hard headed billionaire, presented by Youth Music Theatre Scotland. Various times. Call 01786 466666.

Saturday 1 August: Kinross and Ochil Ramblers will lead a walk - Lundie Craigs from Tullybaccart. Grade C+ 5 miles: 3-3.5 hours. Meet/Time RASCP at 9am or car park opposite Tullybaccart farm on A923 at 10am Map Ref: 53/NO: 264360. Description: A pleasant walk through fields and woodland around Ledcrieff Loch. A couple of short but strenuous climbs rewarded by superb views. No dogs please. For more information contact the walk leader Margaret Best on 01577 864112.

Saturday 1 August: Saturday 18 July: The Milton Fiddlers (fiddle and accordion band) perform at St Columba's Church, Park Terrace, Stirling, at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 - available on entry. Proceeds to church and charity.

Saturday 1 August: Stirling Antique Fair, Albert Halls, Stirling. Antiques, hidden treasures and specialist items available. Call 01786 473544 for more information.

Saturday 1 August - Saturday 8 August: The Stirling Art Club will hold their annual exhibition and sale in the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, daily, from 10am until 8pm - except on the final day, when it closes at 5pm. Closed Sunday. For furtehr information contactPeter Pinnock on 01786 822775.

Sunday 2 August: Dunblane Heritage Walk. A one hour walk through 2000 years of history around the centre of Dunblane, led by members of the Dunblane Civic and Local History Societies. Following this a short, optional guided tour of the Cathedral will be offered by the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral. Meet at 2pm at the Cathedral gates. Free - but a donation to the museum restoration fund would be most appreciated.

Monday 3 August: Stirling Folk Club presents a host session led by 'Gillian Stewart East & Bob Stewart at Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, at 8pm. Gillian and Bob sing and play for our session. Flute, whistles and guitar make it a winner to get involved playing, singing, or just listening. Open to all, come and enjoy. Collection for artists.

Wednesday 5 August: The Summer Ceilidhs continue in the Tolbooth, Stirling, at 8pm. Combining Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs are a gentle introduction to ceilidh culture. With each night led by a "caller" who will talk you through all the right moves, there is no need to worry about how to Strip the Willow. The Tolbooth ceilidh band features some of Scotland"s finest traditional musicians and is a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends and strangers and enjoy a great night out. Tickets priced £8 or four tickets for £24. To book call the box office on 01786 274000.

Thursday 6 August: Tillicoultry Parish Church Open Day from 2pm until 4pm. Visitors are welcome to look around the interior of the church and enjoy free tea and coffee. Information on the history of the Church is available as well as information on the adjacent graveyard. Genealogical enquiries can also be taken and answered at a later date.

Thursday 6 August: Clackmannanshire Council and RSCDS Clackmannanshire Branch presents a night of Scottish country dancing in the Cochrane Hall, Alva, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Music provided by Sandy Nixon SCD Band. Cost £5.50.

Friday 7 August: Kennet village gardens will be holding an open day in aid of Down's Syndrome Scotland. Entry through number 11 Evelyn Dimmer to her garden and six others. The gardens will be open from 10am until noon and 2 to 4pm. Entry is £2 and there will be refreshments and a raffle.

Friday 7 August: The Tolbooth, Stirling, continues its Summer Sessions, from 7pm until 10pm. This summer Tolbooth invites you along to its summer sessions to get a taste of the very backbone of traditional music. Some of Stirling"s fantastic local musicians will host these sessions, so if you are passing through, on your summer holidays or just looking to idle away the light nights of summer, pop up to Tolbooth"s cafe bar and enjoy the informal beauty of our summer sessions. Free entry.

Saturday 8 August: Random Rhythms music charity presents live music from 'flatfoot', who will play music from the Sex Pistols and Rolling Stones. The Pagan Priests will play original Russian funk. They will be joined by Huxley playing original mescaline rock. The event in Cambusbarron Social Club will be from 7.30pm until 1am. Tickets £5, £3 concession.

Saturday 8 August: Saturday 18 July: The Milton Fiddlers (fiddle and accordion band) perform at St Columba's Church, Park Terrace, Stirling, at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 - available on entry. Proceeds to church and charity.

Saturday 8 August: Rachel Unthank & the Winterset perform at the Tolbooth, Stirling, at 8pm.Forging links between folk worlds old, new and other, Rachel and her set have blown a bracing north-easterly gale through traditional English song, casting it in an endlessly inventive and playful new mould.Rachel Unthank & The Winterset were nominated for Best Group, Best Live Act, Best Album and The Horizon Award at 2008 BBC Folk Awards, winning the Horizon Award. For tickets, priced £12/£10 concession, call the box office on 01786 274000.

Saturday 8 August: The Albert Halls, Stirling, presents Shine On/Pink Floyd. Shine On have been faithfully reproducing the music of Pink Floyd since 2003 and this has brought them wide acclaim throughout the UK. For tickets, priced £14, call the box office on 01786 473544.

Sunday 9 August: Dunblane Heritage Walk. A one hour walk through 2000 years of history around the centre of Dunblane, led by members of the Dunblane Civic and Local History Societies. Following this a short, optional guided tour of the Cathedral will be offered by the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral. Meet at 2pm at the Cathedral gates. Free - but a donation to the museum restoration fund would be most appreciated.

Sunday 9 August: Holmehill Family Funday at the Braeport Centre, Dunblane, from 1.30pm until 5pm. There will be something for everyone including puppet making, a magician and a busker, interactive environmental projects, Holmehill family challenge (big prize), family concert, games, live music and cafe. Tickets available at door. £1 per child, £2 per adult or £5 for a family.

Sunday 9 August: Tricks n Treats dog training classes in Stirling are holding a new class for puppies and young dogs. All ages welcome. To enrol call 07598882248 or email info@tricksntreatsdogtraining.co.uk Monday 10 August: Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland will host a Violin Recital by Rowan McGirr in the Church at 7.30pm. Rowan is a Clackmannan lass who is a violin student at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, in Baltimore, USA. Suggested donation is £5. Entry by ticket or donation at door on the night. Refreshments will be included. All proceeds in aid of the Church Window Appeal.

Tuesday 11 August: Dunblane Senior Citizens are running a coach trip to North Berwick. The bus will leave Dunblane at 10am from the Fund Raising Shop, calling at the Chapel Dunblane, the bridge at Bridge of Allan, Strathallan Court, Corton Vale, Stirling Station and The Toll at St Ninians for 10.30am. Tickets are now on sale from the Fund Raising Shop or by phoning 01786 821128 to book your seat. All are welcome.

Tuesday 11 August: The Stirling Tolbooth present Dub Syndicate at 8pm. After this year"s hugely successful commission with, dub producer & DJ, Adrian Sherwood for the Blend festival, the wonderful Dub Syndicate come to Tolbooth as part of a select few concerts when they are in the UK to perform as part of the BIG CHILL festival"s Summer of Dub event curated by Adrian. For tickets, priced £12/£10, call the box office on 01786 274000.

Wednesday 12 August: The Summer Ceilidhs continue in the Tolbooth, Stirling, at 8pm. Combining Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs are a gentle introduction to ceilidh culture. With each night led by a "caller" who will talk you through all the right moves, there is no need to worry about how to Strip the Willow. The Tolbooth ceilidh band features some of Scotland"s finest traditional musicians and is a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends and strangers and enjoy a great night out. Tickets priced £8 or four tickets for £24. To book call the box office on 01786 274000.

Thursday 13 August: Tillicoultry Parish Church Open Day from 2pm until 4pm. Visitors are welcome to look around the interior of the church and enjoy free tea and coffee. Information on the history of the Church is available as well as information on the adjacent graveyard. Genealogical enquiries can also be taken and answered at a later date.

Thursday 13 August: Age Concern, Alva, have organised a hald day coach outing to Edinburgh - Waterloo Place - return from the capital at 5.30pm. Free half day to enjoy festival events. Costs £3 for members and £6 non-members. Coach leaves 11/11.15am.

Thursday 13 August: Clackmannanshire Council and RSCDS Clackmannanshire Branch presents a night of Scottish country dancing in the Cochrane Hall, Music provided by Iain MacPhail SCD Band. Cost £5.50.

Friday 14 August: The Tolbooth, Stirling, continues its Summer Sessions, from 7pm until 10pm. This summer Tolbooth invites you along to its summer sessions to get a taste of the very backbone of traditional music. Some of Stirling"s fantastic local musicians will host these sessions, so if you are passing through, on your summer holidays or just looking to idle away the light nights of summer, pop up to Tolbooth"s cafe bar and enjoy the informal beauty of our summer sessions. Free entry.

Friday 14 August: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Raymond Carse. Entry £3.

Saturday 15 August: Culross and Torryburn Church Summer Fete will be held this year on Culross Village Green from noon until 4pm. No entry charge. A gala event is anticipated. A large number and varied selection of stalls and refreshments will be served in the marquee on the green. Please note this event in your diary and come along with your family on the day and have a great time. Plenty of parking spaces at both east and west car parks. For further information call 01383 880349 or email ahm276@aol.com.

Saturday 15 August: Stirling Tenants Assembly are holding a coffee morning/information day in the Guide Hall, Glebe Avenue, Stirling, from 10am until noon. Admission free.

Sunday 16 August: Dunblane Heritage Walk. A one hour walk through 2000 years of history around the centre of Dunblane, led by members of the Dunblane Civic and Local History Societies. Following this a short, optional guided tour of the Cathedral will be offered by the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral. Meet at 2pm at the Cathedral gates. Free - but a donation to the museum restoration fund would be most appreciated.

Sunday 16 August: The fourth annual Sheriffmuir Challenge Road Race will be held in aid of the Margaret J Gordon Art & Craft Trust. Over 150 runners are expected to pound the 11 mile course starting and finishing at the Sheriffmuir Inn. The race, sponsored by the award-winning Sheriffmuir Inn and Highland Spring Ltd, will begin at 10am and is open to anyone over the age of 18 on the day of the race. Entry fees are £10 for affiliated runners and £12 for non affiliated. Entry forms are available from www.scottishathletics.org.uk, www.margaretjgordonart.co.uk or www.doitoutdoors.co.uk Wednesday 19 August: The Summer Ceilidhs continue in the Tolbooth, Stirling, at 8pm. Combining Scottish music and dance our ceilidhs are a gentle introduction to ceilidh culture. With each night led by a "caller" who will talk you through all the right moves, there is no need to worry about how to Strip the Willow. The Tolbooth ceilidh band features some of Scotland"s finest traditional musicians and is a wonderful opportunity to meet with friends and strangers and enjoy a great night out. Tickets priced £8 or four tickets for £24. To book call the box office on 01786 274000.

Thursday 20 August: Tillicoultry Parish Church Open Day from 2pm until 4pm. Visitors are welcome to look around the interior of the church and enjoy free tea and coffee. Information on the history of the Church is available as well as information on the adjacent graveyard. Genealogical enquiries can also be taken and answered at a later date.

Thursday 20 August: Menstrie Pensioners' Association are having an outing to Perth. The bus leaves Dumyat Centre at 11.30am and will leave Perth at 6pm. There are still a few seats on the bus for this trip.

Friday 21 August: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by David Vernon. Entry £3.

Friday 21 August: The Tolbooth, Stirling, continues its Summer Sessions, from 7pm until 10pm. This summer Tolbooth invites you along to its summer sessions to get a taste of the very backbone of traditional music. Some of Stirling"s fantastic local musicians will host these sessions, so if you are passing through, on your summer holidays or just looking to idle away the light nights of summer, pop up to Tolbooth"s cafe bar and enjoy the informal beauty of our summer sessions. Free entry.

Saturday 22 August: Sauchie Active8 have organised this year's gala to take place from 12 to 4pm. Activities include races, football, fancy dress, fairground rides, bouncy castle, face painting, stalls and more. Come along and join in the fun. For more information contact Sandra on 01259 725221. For stalls call Mary on 01259 210737.

Saturday 22 August: The Dark Holler return to Stirling's Tolbooth with a full day celebrating American roots music and performance. Music workshops, sessions, a film and a hoedown all feature in the day's entertainment which starts at 11am.

Sunday 23 August: Dunblane Heritage Walk. A one hour walk through 2000 years of history around the centre of Dunblane, led by members of the Dunblane Civic and Local History Societies. Following this a short, optional guided tour of the Cathedral will be offered by the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral. Meet at 2pm at the Cathedral gates. Free - but a donation to the museum restoration fund would be most appreciated.

Tuesday 25 August: The Albert Halls, Stirling, presents Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, at 7.30pm. Voted 'Best Duo', these legendary ambassadors of Scottish Traditional Music go from strength to strength. Aly is regarded as Scotland"s supreme traditional fiddle player, and Phil, as well as being a stunning accordion player, is sought after as a composer and musical director. Tickets, priced £16/£14/£12, are available from the box office on 01786 473544.

Thursday 27 August: Tillicoultry Parish Church Open Day from 2pm until 4pm. Visitors are welcome to look around the interior of the church and enjoy free tea and coffee. Information on the history of the Church is available as well as information on the adjacent graveyard. Genealogical enquiries can also be taken and answered at a later date.

Thursday 27 August: The Cochrane Hall, Alva, is hosting Scottish country dancing with the Marian Anderson Scottish Dance Band, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Tickets cost £6. Proceeds to Alva Baptist Church.

Friday 28 August: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Robert Thomson. Entry £3.

Friday 28 August: The Tolbooth, Stirling, continues its Summer Sessions, from 7pm until 10pm. This summer Tolbooth invites you along to its summer sessions to get a taste of the very backbone of traditional music. Some of Stirling"s fantastic local musicians will host these sessions, so if you are passing through, on your summer holidays or just looking to idle away the light nights of summer, pop up to Tolbooth"s cafe bar and enjoy the informal beauty of our summer sessions. Free entry.

Saturday 29 August: One Night with Elvis - The Legend Continues at the Albert Halls, Stirling, at 7.30pm. This serious production features Lee 'Memphis' King, the UK"s most successful Elvis impersonator. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'. For tickets, priced £17.50/£15.50, call the box office on 01786 473544.

Sunday 30 August: Dunblane Heritage Walk. A one hour walk through 2000 years of history around the centre of Dunblane, led by members of the Dunblane Civic and Local History Societies. Following this a short, optional guided tour of the Cathedral will be offered by the Friends of Dunblane Cathedral. Meet at 2pm at the Cathedral gates. Free - but a donation to the museum restoration fund would be most appreciated.

Monday 31 August: 'The Waltzing Matilda No More Tour' in the form of performers Eric Bogle and John Munro comes to Stirling Rugby Club. For more details call 01259 218521.

Wednesday 2 September: Father and son musical combo Gerry and Donal O'Connor take to the stage in Stirling's Tolbooth. Gerry is one of Ireland's outstanding fiddle players and he will be joind by Donal on piano and fiddle. Tickets £10/£8 or £14/£12 with workshop. For tickets call on 01786 27 4000.

Thursday 3 September: The Emmy-award nominated, Nancy Bishop, casting director of Casino Royale, Van Helsing and The Bourne Identity makes an eagerly awaited visit to Stirling's Tolbooth as a precursor to this year's Off the Page Book Festival. She will be talking about her work and new book. Tickets £8/£6 from 7.30pm.

Saturday 5 September: Dollar Horticultural and Garden Club's annual show takes place in the Burnside Hall. Schedules are available for free from the paper shop, the flower shop and Brian Devlin's.

Saturday 5 September: Stirling Antique and Colectors Fair takes place at the Albert Halls, Stirling. Antiques, hidden treasures and specialist items available from 10am to 4.30pm. Call 01786 473544 for more information or visit www.scotfairs.co.uk Monday 7 September: Irish traditional trio Lyra Celtica will be playing at Stirling Folk Club from 8pm. The club is based at Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, Stirling.

Friday 11 September: An illustrated talk on Stirling's Italian community by historian Michael Giannandrea takes place at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum from 11am. Tickets cost £4 and include a cappucino.

Friday 11 September: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Raymond Carse. Entry £3.

Monday 14 September: Stirling's Tolbooth will be hosting an evening with Ian Rankin. The creator of Rebus will be the opening speaker in the Off the Page festival at 7pm. Tickets £8/£6 are available from 01786 274000.

Monday 14 September: Fife outfit Kinrick will be playing at Stirling Folk Club from 8pm. The club is based at Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, Stirling.

Friday 18 September: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by John Morgan. Entry £3.

Sunday 20 September: ScotFest at Cochrane Park, Alva, is a one day festival to highlight just some of the amazing food and drink produced in Scotland as well as celebrating a range of talented designers within arts and crafts. There will be a fully licensed beer tent serving real ale and fine wines along with a choice of homemade dishes. Live entertainment and music is free throughout the day and there is plenty for the younger visitors to enjoy including face painting, bouncy castle, a designated Children"s Zone full of arts and crafts and exhibitors who are specifically for the younger audience. Tickets are sold on the gate. Prices: Seniors £2, Adults £4, Ages 8-16 £1, Under 8 Free. If you would like to exhibit at the event, please contact Jo Hood on 08712 249 710 to discuss.

Monday 21 September: Singer and guitarist Pete Abbot will be playing at Stirling Folk Club from 8pm. The club is based at Stirling Rugby Club, Causewayhead Road, Stirling.

Friday 25 Septmebr: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Robert Thomson. Entry £3.

Saturday 26 September : The annual Friends of Strathcarron Hospice fayre will take place in St Mungo's RC Church Hall, Mar Street, Alloa, from 10am until 1pm.

Saturday 3 October: Stirling Antique and Colectors Fair takes place at the Albert Halls, Stirling. Antiques, hidden treasures and specialist items available from 10am to 4.30pm. Call 01786 473544 for more information or visit www.scotfairs.co.uk Friday 9 October: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Raymond Carse. Entry £3.

Friday 16 October: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by Robert Thomson. Entry £3.

Friday 23 October: The Victoria Halls Tea Dance Group are holding a tea dance from 2 to 4pm. Doors open 1.30pm. Music by David Vernon. Entry £3.

Saturday 7 November: Stirling Antique and Colectors Fair takes place at the Albert Halls, Stirling. Antiques, hidden treasures and specialist items available from 10am to 4.30pm. Call 01786 473544 for more information or visit www.scotfairs.co.uk Saturday 5 December: Stirling Antique and Colectors Fair takes place at the Albert Halls, Stirling. Antiques, hidden treasures and specialist items available from 10am to 4.30pm. Call 01786 473544 for more information or visit www.scotfairs.co.uk