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...

FASHION KICKS

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SCOTTISH FOOTBALLER FIONA BROWN ANNOUNCED AS LATEST STAR RECRUIT FOR THISTLES #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling has announced top Scottish footballer Fiona Brown as the latest star recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES campaign which celebrates the achievements of inspirational talent. One of the country’s most established female players, the 24-year-old who grew up in Dunblane, now lives in Malmo, Sweden where she plays for the internationally renowned FC Rosengard. ... Find Out More...

ONE GREAT DAY FUNDRAISING EVENT ANNOUNCED BY THISTLES, STIRLING

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Thistles, Stirling will this Saturday, the 1st of June, be staging a day of fundraising as part of the nationwide One Great Day initiative. Taking place between 11am and 4pm, One Great Day will include face painting, balloon modelling and an afternoon tea party in the centre with proceeds benefiting Aberlour Children’s Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Furthermore, as an additional fundraiser, Gary Turnbull, Centre Director of Thistles will be cycling 100 miles in one day from B... Find Out More...

AUTISM FRIENDLY AWARD WIN FOR THISTLES, STIRLING

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SHOPPING CENTRE ACHIEVES RECOGNITION FOR  QUIET HOUR INITIATIVE Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling is delighted to announce it has been awarded an Autism Friendly Award. The prestigious accolade has been accorded to the centre by the National Autistic Society and is in recognition of its Quiet Hour initiative. Initially trialled once a month just over a year ago, the centre took the decision to create a Quiet Hour as a permanent weekly fixture following a well-received response by cu... Find Out More...

MANY OF SCOTLAND’S MOST POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS ATTEND THE LAUNCH OF THE FASHION GARDEN PARTY AT THISTLES, STIRLING

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A raft of Scotland’s most popular social media fashion influencers have helped launch Thistles, Stirling’s Fashion Garden Party. The must-visit destination for all of the new season’s hottest trends, the Fashion Garden Party is now live in the centre…and everyone is invited! Access to the Fashion Garden Party is free and runs until Sunday the 12th of May, 9am – 5pm daily (10am - 5pm on Sundays). Set within a beautiful floral set, shoppers have the opportunity to enjoy a free one-on-o... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING TO HOST FASHION GARDEN PARTY

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Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling is hosting a Fashion Garden Party…and you are invited! Running for ten days between Friday the 3rd and Sunday the 12th of May, the Fashion Garden Party will showcase the new season’s must-have spring summer trends 9am – 5pm daily (10am - 5pm on Sundays) and access is free. Set within a beautiful floral set, shoppers are invited to browse key pieces from Thistles retailers and take part in an interactive style quiz to receive a discount voucher to redee... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING INVITES LITTLE SHOPPERS TO SHOW THEIR MUMS THE LOVE THIS WEEKEND AT SECRET MUM SHOP

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Mums are the best, and this weekend Thistles, Stirling will be showing them! The centre is inviting little shoppers into its Secret Mum Shop which will be located outside Boots from 11am – 4pm on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March. Inside the Secret Mum Shop, kids will be greeted by Mother’s Day present experts to help them pick a free gift from the shop. Little ones can then choose their gift bag, write a tag and take it away ready to give to their Mum as a gift. While the Mums ... Find Out More...

LEADING SCOTTISH DESIGNER IONA CRAWFORD ANNOUNCED AS LATEST STAR RECRUIT FOR THISTLES #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN

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REVEAL IS TIMED AS PART OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling has announced top Scottish designer Iona Crawford as the latest star recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES campaign which celebrates the achievements of inspirational talent. The reveal is timed as part of International Women’s Day which is celebrated globally on Friday the 8th of March. One of the country’s most exciting designers, the 33-year-old who grew up on the family farm in Stirling, specialise... Find Out More...

LAUNCH OF THE WOLF PACK WITH PROFESSOR WIZZPOP DRAWS THE CROWDS TO THISTLES, STIRLING

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Thistles, Stirling was the scene of great excitement as the centre launched The Wolf Pack for 2019, with special guest Professor Wizzpop. Returning to the centre by popular demand and following the huge success it enjoyed throughout 2018, the kids club takes place in the centre once a month, on the last Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Promising another exciting, entertainment-packed programme for kids between now and November, a fantastic range of themes will feature engaging characters such as the... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING LAUNCHES THE WOLF PACK FOR 2019 WITH PROFESSOR WIZZPOP

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IN-CENTRE ENTERTAINMENT RETURNS AND WILL OFFER FREE, FUN-PACKED SESSIONS OF STORYTELLING, GAMES, DRAWING, SINGING AND DANCING Thistles, Stirling will this weekend launch The Wolf Pack for 2019. Taking place once a month, on the last Sunday of each month 11am – 4pm up to and including November, The Wolf Pack kids club returns to the centre by popular demand and follows its huge success throughout 2018. Promising another exciting, entertainment-packed programme for kids, a fantastic ra... Find Out More...

LOVE IS IN THE AIR THIS WEEKEND AT THISTLES, STIRLING WITH FREE FRENCH FANCY MAGIC

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Sweet love will be in the air at Thistles, Stirling this weekend as two delectable ladies, Madam Fondant and Mademoiselle Patti Cerie, bring a touch of French Fancy magic to shoppers. There ain’t nothing sweeter than a French Fancy and whether the search is for the perfect Valentine’s gift ahead of the big day next week or just doing some general shopping, the two fancy madams will be gifting individually boxed French Fancies on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February for lucky recipients to... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING DUO CONGRATULATED FOR 20 YEARS SERVICE WITH THE CENTRE

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Congratulations have been extended at Thistles, Stirling as two members of staff have reached a landmark 20 years of service with the centre. Allan Main, a CCTV Controller who lives in Stirling and Willie Nielson, a Resource Operative from Raploch both joined Thistles in January 1999. Initially starting in a security capacity, Allan was then offered a Controllers position, based in the centre’s control room. During his time he has been a Training Officer and a Team Leader and enjoys the... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING TO HOST A QUIET HOUR EVERY SUNDAY FROM THE 20TH OF JANUARY, 2019

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Thistles, Stirling has confirmed it will now host a quiet hour in the centre every Sunday beginning on the 20th of January, 2019. The move follows a well-received response by customers affected by autism to the centre’s existing quiet hour which currently operates once a month. Stores in the centre will participate in the new weekly quiet hour between 10am and 11am by adjusting their lighting where possible and turning off in-store music. Thistles has been working alongside national cha... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING WELCOMES THE ENTERTAINER

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AWARD-WINNING RETAILER ATTRACTS THE CROWDS TO THE OPENING DAY OF ITS NEW STORE The Entertainer, the UK’s fastest-growing, family-owned high street toy retailer in the UK, has launched a new store in Thistles, Stirling. Founded in Buckinghamshire in 1981 by husband and wife team Gary and Catherine Grant, the award-winning, family-run operation offers the latest in-demand toys at fantastic prices. These include big-hitting brands such as Lego, Disney, Star Wars, PAW Patrol, Marvel, Funko,... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING LAUNCHES TOY TOWN LIVE!

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CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE GUARANTEES THE MOST TOY-TASTIC FREE FESTIVE FUN WITH THE TOY TOWN CHARACTERS PLUS SANTA Christmas, it’s the most magical time of the year and Thistles, Stirling was the scene of much excitement as the centre launched TOY TOWN LIVE; this year’s in-centre festive activity. Guaranteeing an unmissable experience for children and families, Thistles has pulled out the stops to ensure the most toy-tastic experience in Scotland this Christmas. TOY TOWN LIVE transports child... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND

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Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling has welcomed the opening of a new branch of Royal Bank of Scotland in the centre. Located across two units at the Murray Place entrance, the branch offers a space where customers can bank traditionally as well as learn how to use the bank’s award-winning digital and telephony platforms with the support of full trained staff. Free Wi-Fi is available for customers as well as access to iPads so customers can register and access online banking services. ... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING JOINS PURPLE TUESDAY CAMPAIGN

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Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling took part in Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first-ever national, accessible shopping day. The nationwide initiative aims to make customer-facing businesses more aware of the opportunities and challenges disabled customers experience when shopping, and to inspire change. Nearly one in every five people in the UK has a disability or impairment, and over half of households have a connection to someone with a disability. Their collective spending power – the Pur... Find Out More...

THE GREAT THISTLES BAKE OFF

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PUDDINGS, PASTRIES AND PATISSERIE PUT TO THE TASTE TEST AS CENTRE RETAILERS AND STAFF FUNDRAISE IN AID OF MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT It was a battle of the bakers at Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling as aspiring cake makers from the centre’s retailers and management team took part in a fundraiser for MacMillan Cancer Support. From Victorian classics to fondant favourites to chocolate temptations, tastebuds were tantalised and creative skills deployed as the bakers had to whisk, knead, ic... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING ANNOUNCES THE CHRISTMAS MARKET

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LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK AND HANDMADE CRAFTS WILL TRANSFORM THE CENTRE, WITH EXTENDED CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS ALSO ADDING TO THE ATTRACTIONS Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling today announces The Christmas Market, an exciting new offering run by The Crafters Roadshow, running daily until Sunday 30th December. Aiming to spotlight the next generation of great makers, the market promises to bring extra cheer and choice to what is already shaping up to be the best ever Christmas... Find Out More...

PREPARE FOR THE MOST TOY-TASTIC CHRISTMAS

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THISTLES, STIRLING ANNOUNCES TOY TOWN LIVE! UNMISSABLE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE PROMISES FREE FESTIVE FUN WITH THE MAGICAL TOY TOWN CHARACTERS PLUS MEET SANTA IN HIS GROTTO Christmas, it’s the most magical time of the year and Thistles, Stirling is guaranteeing a truly unmissable experience for children and families next month with the announcement of TOY TOWN LIVE, this year’s in-centre festive activity. Pulling out the stops to ensure the most toy-tastic experience in Scotland this Chr... Find Out More...

HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES

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MUSICIAN CHRIS RUSSELL TUNES INTO THISTLES #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling has announced musician Chris Russell as the latest star recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES campaign which celebrates the achievements of inspirational talent. The 30-year-old who lives in Stirling is no stranger to the spotlight. As the resident pianist of Rusty’s Travelling Piano Bar, the UK’s first ‘musical reception on wheels’ which he founded with wife Billie, a professional chef and m... Find Out More...

COOKING UP A WINNING STYLE

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SCOTLAND’S INSPIRATIONAL ‘CHEF OF THE YEAR’ LORNA McNEE STEPS INTO THISTLES FASHION FLASHBULBS AS PART OF #STIRLINGSHINES CAMPAIGN Thistles Shopping Centre, Stirling has announced Scotland’s ‘Chef of the Year’ Lorna McNee as the latest recruit to its #STIRLINGSHINES marketing campaign which celebrates the achievements of inspirational talent. One of the most exciting rising stars on the UK’s culinary scene, the 31-year-old who grew up in Forres and now lives in Auchterarder in Perthshir... Find Out More...

THISTLES, STIRLING ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW ‘MADE IN STIRLING’ STORE

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EXCITING POP-UP WILL RUN FOR THREE MONTHS AND INVITES SHOPPERS TO INVEST IN HANDMADE, CONTEMPORARY ART, DESIGN AND CRAFT FROM LOCAL TALENT Thistles, Stirling has announced the launch of Made in Stirling, an exciting new pop up store which aims to support local talent within the creative industries. Presented in collaboration with Creative Stirling, the not-for-profit community arts organisation working towards making the city a lively and culturally diverse place to live, work and visit, ... Find Out More...