Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Scottish Children's Literature

16 November, Smith Art Gallery & Museum, 7:30pm

Dr Farrell discusses the work of Sir Walter Scott, George MacDonald and J M Barrie.

Music, Memory, Emotion: Unveiling the Memorials to the Fallen of the Great War in Scotland

6 November, Smith Art Gallery & Museum, 2pm

Talk from Stirling University's Dr Jim Smyth.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Sarah McQuaid

19 November, Falkirk Folk Club, 8pm

The Spanish-born singer-songwriter and guitarist plays traditional tunes alongside contemporary songs.

Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock

6 November, Tolbooth, 8pm

Setting a new musical standard with two of Scotland's greatest jazz maestros let loose on imaginative reworking of great standards.

Dave Berkman and Laura Macdonald

19 November, Tolbooth, 8pm

Laura Macdonald on alto sax joins forces with pianist David Berkman for a unique performance of classic standards alongside the odd bit of free improvisation.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Fireworks

5 November, Strathallan Games Park, 5:45pm

Bonfire and fireworks display featuring music from Skerryvore. Bonfire at 7.15pm and fireworks at 7.30pm.

Bridge of Allan Contemporary Arts Festival

7 November, Various venues in Bridge of Allan

The BoA Contemporary Arts Festival takes over various venues across the town to exhibit a fantastic selection of talented Scottish artists, designers and makers.