Drumbrae Forest Events in May 2026

by Communications TEAM | May 2, 2026 | Announcement

We have received this notification from the Drumbrae Forest Community Ranger  regarding upcoming events in May:

Thurs 7^th May – 6.30-8pm Guided evening walk

Join Community Ranger, Julie Wilson from the University of Edinburgh for a free guided walk around Drumbrae, where the university is developing new woodland to boost biodiversity and capture carbon as part of the Forest and Peatland Programme. During this walk you will learn more about our woodland creation aims, local nature and ecology, archaeology and how to get involved through volunteering and citizen science. As part of the guided walk we will do some basic tree identification. We will be walking on a variety of terrain including surfaced paths, grassy paths and rough / uneven ground.

For more information and to book a space on the guided walk please visit: https://w2.irm.ed.ac.uk/ecofest-walk

The full programme of the Dunblane EcoFest is on their website: https://ecofestdunblane.com/

Sat 30^th May – 7am-10am, Bird Survey

Join us for our first annual bird survey at Drumbrae. We will be splitting into small groups to listen and look for bird species in some different areas across Drumbrae. The survey will involve walking to a survey location and remaining at that location for a set period of time and recording what species you see and hear. This event is suitable for those with bird identification skills. You don’t need to be an expert to take part, but this event is not suitable for a complete beginner. To book a space visit: edin.ac/fpp-volunteer

For dates of future summer events see this poster:

Sunnylaw Community Greenspace Update / Spiral Event

by Communications TEAM | Apr 27, 2026 | Announcement

The Sunnylaw Community Greenspace management group continues to work towards improving the biodiversity of the site whilst retaining it’s use for recreation and as a public amenity. The grass has had a first cut of the season. This will be followed by regular cuts of paths and two recreation area thoughout the growing season. It is intended to allow long grass to grow elsewhere, as well as the wildflower areas, which will be cut again at the end of the summer. These provide a wider variety of plants which creates a better habitat for insects, bats and birds ,and also providing climate mitigation services.

• Sponsored benches are being planned.
• The Spiral is joining in World Labyrinth Day on Sat 2nd May at 1pm (poster below)
• We have been approached by Scotland’s Open Gardens to participate in Bridge of Allan’s event on 31st May, 1-4pm. We will be highlighting our biodiversity plans.
• We have a noticeboard on Sunnylaw Road which we keep updated, it has a map of the site.
• We rely on donations to fund the mowing and insurance costs. Donations can be made to Discover Bridge of Alan on their website, and it is possible to specify the donation is for Sunnylaw.

Moth Event at Cocksburn Reservoir, May 2nd 2026

by Communications TEAM | Apr 17, 2026 | Announcement

The Scottish Water and FLS Partnership Ranger Service have sent details of this free event:

Moth Event at Cocksburn Reservoir, Sat May 2nd 

No booking required, just pop along to the reservoir dam, 9.30 – 11 am

Motorists urged to be vigilant to car park QR code scams

by Communications TEAM | Apr 11, 2026 | Announcement

Stirling Council have issued this warning regarding QR codes on parking machines:

Motorists urged to be vigilant to car park QR code scams

Stirling Council is aware of reports that motorists in the area have scanned a QR code and been taken to a website that has charged varying excessive fees for parking, a scam that has been targeting drivers across the country.

 All of the council’s parking machines in Stirling have been inspected. Any stickers found have been removed. Staff will continue to monitor the machines and will remove any new stickers.

No QR code should be scanned for any of Stirling Council’s official parking related apps. Anyone who sees a QR code in a Stirling Council car park can report it to be removed by emailing info@stirling.gov.uk or by calling 01786 404040. 

Parking machines in Stirling take payment via card, coin, contactless or the RingGo app which can be downloaded via the Apple or Android Store. 

The council’s only online provider, RingGo, will never ask drivers to scan a QR code to pay for parking. Additional information on protecting yourself from scams is available via their website: myringgo.co.uk.

Anyone who has used a QR code at a Council owned car park is encouraged to contact their bank, report it to Police Scotland on 101 and report to Trading Standards via Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000.