Christmas Party with Pizza Express

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15th November – 24th December Oh come, all ye hungry! PizzaExpress is setting the table for a festive feast with extra flavour. Get the party started with a dazzling Christmas cocktail, shaken, and stirred especially for the season. Prosecco and Pomegranate Mimosa anyone? Their new Truffle Dough Balls are loaded up with truffle, garlic butter and Gran Milano cheese. Can’t get enough? Their Romana Mushroom & Truffle is a new level of veggie indulgence with th... Find Out More...

Once Upon A Time In Stirling…

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- Budding storytellers from local schools have the chance to become published authors thanks to Christmas story competition from Thistles, Stirling - As the countdown to Christmas begins, Thistles shopping centre, Stirling has launched an exciting Christmas storytelling competition open to all local primary schools as part of its ongoing #ThistlesHelps campaign, which aims to give back to the local community. Just in time for Santa arriving, aspiring authors across Stirling and Forth Va... Find Out More...

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO THISTLES

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Thistles looks to surpass last year’s £5,853.50 raised for Strathcarron Hospice for latest #ThistlesHelps campaign- Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling has announced the return of its popular Santa’s grotto, a festive experience which will be sure to get visitors of all ages into the Christmas spirit. Following the success of last year’s grotto raising nearly £6000, Thistles has partnered again with charity Strathcarron Hospice for the event with the aim of surpassing the amount raised in... Find Out More...

Terrifyingly good fun at Thistles Stirling this Halloween

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The Beastie Boo-tique event is free for kids across Stirling and beyond to enjoy this half term With October half term almost here, Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has announced a spooktactular free five-day event for families looking for some frightful fun to keep the kids entertained. Taking place between Monday 10th and Friday 14th October, the Beastie Boo-tique can be found outside HMV every day between 12pm and 4pm. With a different activity each day, the Beastie Boo-tique ... Find Out More...

Betty the e-waste shark washed a-store at Thistles shopping centre

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Thistles welcomes life-sized basking shark made from second hand electrical devices Thistles shopping centre has unveiled a new art installation, Betty the e-waste shark, which has been making a splash with shoppers. Betty is a life-sized basking shark made entirely from second hand electrical devices including over 200 keyboards and water cooler panels that have been saved from landfill. Shoppers brave enough to stand at Betty’s mouth will see two projector lenses and TV screens showing a... Find Out More...

THISTLES WELCOMES NEW SOFT PLAY AREA

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Thistles in Stirling has welcomed a brand-new soft play area following recent additions to the centre Thistles shopping centre is continuing to expand its offerings to shoppers as it has installed a brand-new  soft play area open in line with centre times. Located in the heart of Stirling, Thistles is bringing new additions and maintaining staples of the centre. Taking over the former Debenhams Café site, the brand-new jungle themed soft play creates a space where parents can watch thei... Find Out More...

FREE FAMILY FUN ARRIVES AT THISTLES THIS SUMMER

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Thistles welcomed charity, Scottish Sports Futures to an exclusive opportunity to have the first play of its new nine-hole course Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has officially opened its brand new, free to play ‘Around the World’ nine-hole mini golf. Open each day until 31 July between 12noon – 4pm, keen golfers can come along and try their hand at the latest golf course in town. Thistles has partnered with Glasgow based charity, Scottish Sports Futures who work with communities a... Find Out More...

THISTLES WELCOMES FREE SUMMER MINI GOLF FUN

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People of all ages are invited to play a brand-new nine-hole mini golf course at Thistles shopping centre, Stirling, this July Explore some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and monuments this summer at Thistles with the addition of a new, free, nine-hole mini golf course. Coming to the shopping centre in the heart of Stirling from 4 – 31 July, the Around the World mini golf course will be open from 12noon – 4pm each day, inviting people of all ages to try their hand at conquering th... Find Out More...

Thistles launches campaign to support those in need across Stirling and Forth Valley

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Thistles, supported by Coorie Creative, will run a #ThistlesHelps campaign in aid of Start Up Stirling Thistles is launching a new #ThistlesHelps campaign to support those in need across Stirling and Forth Valley, working with social enterprise Coorie Creative to provide knitted goods to those moving into new homes with the help of Start Up Stirling, in a bid to combat the impact of rising heating prices. The latest community support initiative from the shopping centre will ask members ... Find Out More...

THISTLES WRAPS UP EASTER WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL EARTH DAY

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Following the centre’s Easter themed fun, Thistles’ Wolf Pack gets ready to do its bit to save the planet on Sunday Thistles shopping centre in Stirling is packing up its Easter basket after welcoming families to join in on its fun-filled Burrow Bakery events over the course of the Easter break, ready to welcome back the Wolf Pack on Sunday 24 April. The centre, which is known for its engaging kids activities, welcomed 562 children during the second week of the Easter holidays as they t... Find Out More...

EASTER COMES EARLY AS THISTLES’ WOLF PACK RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST EVENT

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Following on from February’s Superhero success, the Wolf Pack continues with a free event celebrating nature and ‘Plant a Flower Day’ Thistles shopping centre is getting ready to welcome families from across Stirling and further afield to its Wolf Pack Kids’ Club event on Sunday 27 March between 12 – 4pm. Following a successful launch of its 2022 events series, this month’s Kids’ Club will see children of all ages come together to celebrate ‘Plant a Flower Day’ by creating their very ow... Find Out More...

THISTLES ANNOUNCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR YEARLY KIDS’ CLUB

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Thistles’ Wolf Pack returns with ten free events teaching children to save the world The popular Wolf Pack kids’ club returns to Thistles this Sunday, 27 February, offering a fun-filled calendar of free events for children of all ages in the heart of Stirling. Taking place on the last Sunday of every month, the kids’ club will run from 27 February to 27 November This year the Wolf Pack is back with ten exciting events covering a range of subjects, from Earth Day to Ocean Day. Free to si... Find Out More...

Thistles offers one lucky hairdresser or barber free retail space for six months

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- The latest initiative in the #ThistlesHelps campaign will see one local business benefit from a free unit in the centre, alongside additional business support from partner Go Forth - Thistles is offering one local business the opportunity to operate from its city centre shopping centre completely free of charge for six months, under its #ThistlesHelps campaign, in a bid to further support the local community. This follows the success of the inaugural business competition in 2021, whic... Find Out More...

Macrobert Arts Centre opens at Thistles

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Thursday 3rd February 2022 Thistles shopping centre in Stirling is welcoming a new tenant, central Scotland’s leading arts centre, Macrobert. The latest name to join the centre, Macrobert follows in the footsteps of other creative businesses, including social enterprise Coorie Creative, by choosing Thistles to host its first expansion outside of the University of Stirling. Opening its doors to the public in the centre of the city for the first time on Friday 4 February, Macrobert will o... Find Out More...

Christmas card joy for Stirling care home residents as Thistles delivers personalised cards from local primary schools

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- Thistles shopping centre in Stirling arranged Christmas cards for every resident at Abbeyfield House after partnering with Riverside Primary School and Our Lady’s RC Primary School under its #ThistlesHelps campaign - 20th December 2021 Residents of Abbeyfield House in Stirling received a surprise delivery from Thistles shopping centre in the form of handmade, personalised Christmas cards from the children of Riverside Primary School and Our Lady’s RC Primary School under the shopping ... Find Out More...

THISTLES GIFTS BUDDY BENCH TO LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Thistles shopping centre has gifted local school, Alva Primary, with a dedicated ‘buddy bench’ for its sensory garden, created by the centre’s kids club Thistles shopping centre in Stirling is showing its support for local children by gifting a ‘buddy bench’ to Alva Primary School to provide a place for pupils who need someone to talk to, or who need a break from the stresses of everyday life, with a welcoming place to sit. The bench was created by the centre’s kids club, the Wolf Pack,... Find Out More...

THISTLES MAGICAL SANTA’S GROTTO OPEN NOW

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- Thistles welcomes a new Santa’s grotto this year donating all proceeds to a local charity as part of its #ThistlesHelps campaign- Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling has today announced the opening of its brand new  Santa’s grotto, a festive experience which will be sure to get visitors of all ages into the Christmas spirit. This year the centre has partnered with local charity Strathcarron Hospice for the event, introducing a £5 ticket cost, with every penny of ticket sales donated to ... Find Out More...

THISTLES GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

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Thistles shopping centre achieves 100% recyclable status as it welcomes new retailers and donates almost £1,000 to charity Thistles shopping centre is celebrating a remarkable year of giving back to the local community through its #ThistlesHelps initiative, from charity partnerships through to supporting local businesses, all while growing its retail offering and cementing itself as a must-visit retail destination in the central belt. Since the centre fully re-opened in April this year ... Find Out More...

THISTLES WELCOMES THERAPEUTIC SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

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- Thistles shopping centre in Stirling welcomes Coorie Creative, a social enterprise specialising in therapeutic weaving classes to those in need - This weekend Thistles welcomes Coorie Creative, a social enterprise which uses the art of weaving to support those who have experienced trauma, to its central Stirling shopping centre. Opening on Saturday 21st August and led by Mairi Breslin, a former trauma psychologist, Coorie Creative runs free workshops crafting blankets, scarves and thr... Find Out More...

Thistles helps local’s dream come true

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Thistles opens after hours to make roller skating dream come true for local’s 50th birthday On the evening of Wednesday 4 August, Thistles shopping centre in Stirling kept its doors open after hours to help make the long-held dream of Stirling local, Kerry Anne, come true on her 50th birthday. Kerry Anne’s husband, Iain, contacted the centre to set up a surprise birthday gift like no other by arranging the out of hours experience. Having been a keen ice skater as a child, Iain explained... Find Out More...

The Littlest Pet Shop opens at Thistles

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- A free event for all kids this summer which allows them to become a vet for the day and learn about different animals has opened at Thistles shopping centre - Monday 5th July The Littlest Pet Shop has opened its doors at Thistles shopping centre in Stirling. A free event for kids, it will run from Friday 2 – Thursday 29 July, offering visitors the chance to take part in fun animal-themed activities during the summer holidays. In what promises to b... Find Out More...

THISTLES BOUNCES BACK AFTER COVID

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Thistles in Stirling has welcomed two new stores, Blue Inc and Leading Labels, to its expanding fashion offering – Monday 12th July 2021: Thistles shopping centre is continuing to grow with the addition of two new stores, Leading Labels and Blue Inc, increasing its fashion offering to locals and visitors as life slowly returns to a new normal following the latest Covid 19 lockdown easing. Located in the heart of Stirling, the shopping centre is bringing new names and c... Find Out More...

THE WOLF PACK KIDS CLUB RETURNS TO THISTLES STIRLING

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- Six free monthly events teaching children how to save the world - The Wolf Pack kids club is returning to Thistles shopping centre in Stirling on Sunday 27 June, giving children the opportunity to have fun while learning about wellbeing and how to create a more sustainable future for all. The Wolf Pack returns with six free events which will take place on the last Sunday of every month from 11am – 4pm, offering sessions full of creativity, excitement, and eco-friendly educational acti... Find Out More...

Thistles Stirling hosts Littlest Pet Shop

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A free event for all kids this summer which allows them to become a vet for the day and learn all about different animals - Friday 18th June 2021 With the summer holidays fast approaching and families looking for fun activities to attend with their children, particularly as foreign holidays are largely off the agenda this year, Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has announced a free event for kids in the form of The Littlest Pet Shop, which will run ... Find Out More...

Thistles launches competition to win free retail space

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One business will be given a retail unit in the city centre shopping mall to operate from free of charge for a three-month period ~ Open to businesses across Stirling and Forth Valley, the initiative falls under the centre’s new #ThistlesHelps campaign ~ Thursday 10th June 2021 Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has launched a new initiative, #ThistlesHelps, aimed at helping the local community in its recovery post Covid 19. The first offering under the new scheme is the centre giv... Find Out More...

THISTLES GETS READY TO WELCOME BACK CUSTOMERS

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New Covid-19 safety measures ensure a comfortable and welcoming shopping environment in the heart of Stirling- Thistles shopping centre, Stirling, is getting ready to welcome back loyal customers and new visitors from Monday 26th April 2021. With customer safety at its heart, the centre has implemented a number of measures to protect visitors and ensure they can shop its fashion, lifestyle and beauty retailers with peace of mind, including late night shopping. For those who aren’t feeli... Find Out More...

STIRLING LAUNCHES NEW VOLUNTEER PORTAL

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Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise is making it easier to volunteer, or find volunteers, with the launch of the region’s first digital platform dedicated to local volunteering opportunities. Launching on Tuesday 1st June to mark the start of Volunteers’ Week, the new portal is a ‘one stop shop’ for volunteering in Stirlingshire, making finding opportunities and recruiting and managing volunteers much simpler. Stirlingvolunteering.org will give people free access to local volunteering op... Find Out More...

The Entertainer extends its Autism Friendly Quiet Hour to run every morning, making stores even more accessible to those who prefer a calmer retail experience.

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With the national lockdown having lifted, the UK high street is starting to thrive once again. Whilst it’s exciting for many that our favourite shops are now back open, others find the increased number of people, lights and sounds overwhelming and stressful. Family-owned high street toy retailer The Entertainer, has extended its much-loved Quiet Hour to run every day in every one of its 171 stores across the country. The initiative aims to create a calmer shopping environment for autistic ... Find Out More...

THISTLES LAUNCHES NEW INTERACTIVE FLOWER OF SCOTLAND WALL WITH GARY CALDWELL

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Stirling born former Scotland footballing legend, Gary Caldwell, attended Thistles shopping centre in Stirling today to launch a new interactive wall encouraging shoppers to have a go at playing Scotland’s national anthem.   Unveiled the month before Scotland enters the Euros, the installation spans a whopping 35 metres and allows visitors to the centre to play Flower of Scotland. People of all ages can get involved by following the sheet music and pressing buttons with the corresp... Find Out More...

Thistles’ digital kids’ club is just the tonic

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Thistles Shopping Centre is offering its youngest visitors the chance to lap up some additional fun as they learn how to be kinder to the planet at its Wolf Pack kids’ club, which recently returned in an all-new digital format. Each month until November, little ones can take part in eco-themed activities by collecting a free ‘make and take’ box from the information desk at the shopping centre, which contains everything needed to let their creativity run wild. Families can then log onto ... Find Out More...

Thistles welcomes The Works to its line-up

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Savvy shoppers in Stirling have been heading to Thistles in their droves to snap up a selection of bargains from the shopping centre’s newest arrival, which opened this week. Popular discount books, art supplies, games and stationery store, The Works, is the latest addition to the Thistles family and is receiving a great reception from visitors. Located at The Marches end of the mall, in the former Internacionale unit, the retailer is offering fantastic, money-saving promotions across all ... Find Out More...

Local charities receive cash boost from Thistles’ shoppers

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Generous donations will help great causes   Two local charities have received a much-deserved surprise, with £300 donated to each thanks to visitors at Thistles who have been kindly putting loose change inside an ancient well within an attraction at the shopping centre.   As many know, Thistles is built on a 16th century jail and proudly displays The Bastion – the remains of a defensive tower, which was once part of Stirling’s Town Wall. The dunge... Find Out More...

Sustainability-themed Wolf Pack launches for 2020 with ‘Grime Scene’

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Thistles’ creative and educational kids’ club will turn children into ‘Sustainable Supers’   Following the success of Wolf Pack in 2019 which saw children engage with the ‘bug-tastic’ Wilderness Wonders, the monkey business Jungle Explorers, and the spooky Dr. Frankenstein, Thistles’ kids’ club will make its long-awaited return this month.   Wolf Pack is completely free, and will launch this year with ‘Grime Scene’, an engaging and interactive workshop focus... Find Out More...

Manager at Thistles wins big on TV gameshow

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A manager at Thistles has won thousands of pounds after taking part in the popular daytime quiz, Pointless. Last week saw locals Chris Watson, retail liaison manager at Thistles, and his wife Eve, appearing on two nail-biting episodes of the hit BBC show hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, where contestants have to score the lowest amount of points possible. The local couple beat three other pairs of contestants and found themselves £4,250 richer having answered the final q... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING LAUNCHES NORTH POLE HQ

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JOIN THE ARCTIC JOURNEY ON THIS UNMISSABLE FREE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE WITH ICE FISHING FUN, SNOWY STORY TELLING, SNOWBALL PIT AND FESTIVE FLOOR GAMES PLUS MEET SANTA IN HIS ICE CHAMBER GROTTO Christmas, it’s the most magical time of the year and Thistles, Stirling has welcomed the arrival of NORTH POLE HQ, this year’s in-centre festive activity. Guaranteeing a truly unmissable experience for children and families, NORTH POLE HQ is now running daily between 11am and 4pm until Tuesday the ... Find Out More...

INSPIRATIONAL BSL DIRECTOR OF MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE ANNOUNCED AS FINAL RECRUIT OF 2019 FOR THISTLES #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN

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Thistles, Stirling has announced Petre Dobre, the inspirational BSL Director of Macrobert Arts Centre as the final recruit of 2019 to its #STIRLINGSHINES campaign.   Aiming to discover the undiscovered, #STIRLINGSHINES has been celebrating the achievements of local talent throughout the year. From rising stars of sport and groundbreaking chefs to designers and musicians working internationally, the spotlight has been shone on them by Thistles.   Now as the year concludes... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING LAUNCHES ITS CHRISTMAS MARKET PLUS ANNOUNCES FREE PARKING FROM 5PM

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Thistles, Stirling has launched its Christmas Market which is now running daily in the centre until Monday the 30th of December. Bringing extra cheer to what is already shaping up to be the best ever Christmas at Thistles, the Christmas Market is located beside Primark and is offering a fantastic selection of gifts including personalised decorations, wreaths, cheeses, home fragrances and much more. In keeping with the season of goodwill, and in a gesture that is sure to prove popular wi... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE SNUG AND POP-UP CINEMA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MACROBERT ARTS CENTRE

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Thistles, Stirling has announced a pop-up cinema and a community hub named ‘The Snug’ will be launching in the centre. The exciting new attraction, presented in partnership with Macrobert Arts Centre, will see the former Quiz unit, located between Oasis and Barrhead Travel, transformed into a must-visit destination for Christmas. Shoppers who spend £10 in Thistles at any store or who have bought a Thistles Gift Card and keep a copy of their receipt, between 1st November and 14th Decembe... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING TO WELCOME THE WILLIAM HILL SCOTTISH CUP

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Football fans are in for a treat as the William Hill Scottish Cup is set to arrive at Thistles, Stirling. The stopover at Thistles takes place 10am – 4pm on Saturday the 16th and 11am – 4pm on Sunday the 17th of November and is part of a nationwide tour that aims to promote the William Hill Scottish Cup, as well as the Hampden Football Museum. Bringing the Cup to its fans, the tour encourages fans to reminisce on their own Scottish Cup memories, and get their picture with the prestigiou... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING DRAWS THE CROWDS TO DR. FRANKS LABORATORY AND SETS THE SCENE FOR THE WOLF PACK KIDS’ CLUB THIS WEEKEND

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Thistles, Stirling was the scene of fang-tastic fun as over 700 budding young scientists descended on the centre across the October break. For five action-packed days, kids were invited to grab a coat and goggles and enjoy a range of monstrously good, free fun including face painting makeovers, creepy cookie-making classes, crazy professor lab experiments and slimy science concoctions. What’s more the spooktacular success continues this weekend as The Wolf Pack kids’ club return on Sund... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING CELEBRATES NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY WITH BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH PARTY

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Thistles, Stirling celebrated National Grandparents Day with a special Bottomless Brunch (tea, of course!) in the centre. Grandchildren were invited to BYOG (Bring Your Own Grandparent) to the party where they designed their own greeting cards whilst grandparents enjoyed free tea and cupcakes. Entertainment was provided courtesy of a live band who played tea dance music. Amongst the guests were grandmother Moira Porteous with granddaughter Rachel King (aged 6) from Polmont, Falkirk. ... Find Out More...

STIRLING GAELIC CHOIR THRILL SHOPPERS WITH EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE AT THISTLES, STIRLING

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Thistles, Stirling was the scene of a rousing music performance at the weekend as the Stirling Gaelic Choir treated shoppers to a live performance in the centre. The award-winning choir presented an exclusive preview of some of the songs they have prepared for the Royal National Mod, which takes place in Glasgow later this month, as well as some old favourites. These included Sine Bhan (a soldier thinking about Jane, his sweetheart), Gradh Geal mo Chridhe (the well know Eriskay love son... Find Out More...

CHAMPION STYLE!

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TENNIS STAR ROSIE STERK ANNOUNCED AS LATEST TALENTED RECRUIT FOR THISTLES #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN Thistles, Stirling has announced Rosie Sterk, the young Scottish tennis player hailed as the country’s most exciting new talent, as the latest star recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES campaign. The 16-year-old has had a meteoric rise over the last two years culminating in her biggest career win to date this summer; winning the Scottish Junior Open Championship. Three hundred of the most talente... Find Out More...

DO YOU REMEMBER THE SPIDER SLIDE?

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THISTLES, STIRLING AND CREATIVE STIRLING LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN TO CREATE A NEW DESIGN AND A NEW HOME FOR THE CENTRE’S LEGENDARY WOODEN SCUPLTURE SLIDE Thistles, Stirling in partnership with Creative Stirling has announced the centre’s legendary spider slide is being redesigned and the finished sculpture gifted to a new home in the city. As part of the design competition, an invitation is being extended to the local community to become part of a ‘people’s history’ timeline by sharing their m... Find Out More...

WISH YOU WERE HERE!

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BEACH VIBES AT THISTLES, STIRLING THIS MONTH WITH THE WOLF PACK KIDS’ CLUB It’ll be beach vibes all round at Thistles, Stirling when The Wolf Pack kids’ club arrives in the centre on Sunday the 25th of August. This month’s theme is Thistles Pier and will guarantee lots of all-ages summer family fun between 11am and 4pm. There will be games galore including a parents v kids limbo competition with beach balls as prizes. A craft station is sure to prove popular too with Wolf Cubs invite... Find Out More...

COMING SOON

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Krispy Kreme is bringing sweet treats to Stirling! Over 12,000 complimentary doughnuts to be dished out in the town ahead of opening Krispy Kreme will be opening its first Stirling store at 10am on 22nd August, and you dough-not want to miss it! In the shape of the iconic doughnut dozen box, the store will open its lid to customers at Thistles Shopping Centre. For the first time ever in the town, Krispy Kreme will be bringing joy-filled moments to local fans, with plenty of surprises... Find Out More...

SCHOOL’S NOT OUT FOR SUMMER AT THISTLES, STIRLING

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School may be out for the summer but the fun is only beginning as Thistles, Stirling announces School’s not out for Summer! Now live in the centre and taking place daily between 12pm and 4pm until Sunday the 28th of July, the free classroom-themed event offers a timetable of everyone’s favourite subjects…with a sprinkle of all-ages silly added for good measure. Over the course of the next four fun weeks, kids can take part in PE, Cooking, Gardening and Science classes with a whole host ... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING TEAM TRANSFORM GARDEN OF YOUNG ALLOA MAN ROSS DAVISON

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Kind hearted staff and management from Thistles, Stirling have transformed the garden of young Alloa man Ross Davison. Initially approached by Ross’s support workers from Scottish Autism with a request for a raffle prize to raise funds to buy items for the 19-year-old’s garden, the Thistles team, led by Centre Director Gary Turnbull, decided to volunteer to transform the space. The centre committed £2,500 and over the course of one action packed day created a fantastic adult swing and n... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING DAD CAVE PROVES A SUCCESS FOR FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

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A Dad Cave within Thistles, Stirling proved a popular attraction across the weekend as male shoppers took some time out in the specially designed retreat. The cave, located within the centre, invited dads to kick back and relax on comfy armchairs with the tv remote control firmly in hand and a range of retro games ready to play. Table football and darts also added to the entertainment. Commenting Gary Turnbull, Centre Director, Thistles, Stirling said, “It was great to see the Dad Ca... Find Out More...

ONE GREAT DAY FUNDRAISER BY THISTLES, STIRLING GENERATES OVER £785

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Thistles, Stirling was the scene of fundraising fun at the weekend as part of the nationwide One Great Day initiative. Taking place within the centre, the day included face painting, balloon modelling and an afternoon tea party and raised over £785 with proceeds benefiting Aberlour Children’s Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Thistles Centre Director Gary Turnbull swapped his suit for sportswear as he ‘pedalled for proceeds’ on static bikes courtesy of Pure Gym in Paisley, with ... Find Out More...