Ceangail, one of Stirling’s most active social enterprises, is celebrating Social Enterprise Day on 21st November, by sharing highlights from a successful year and announcing exciting plans for 2024. Best known for organising the Stirling Highland Games, Ceangail uses funds from the event, along with grants and public donations, to support vocational training for young adults […]
The Stirling Highland Games, one of Scotland’s most anticipated annual cultural events, is set to offer another day of entertainment, tradition, and fun for all on Saturday 17th August. This year, they want to encourage more visitors from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth to take a day trip to Stirling and immerse themselves in the rich
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Ceangail CIC, a renowned social enterprise based in Stirling, has significantly transformed the local community through its diverse volunteer initiatives. By focusing on social impact and personal development, Ceangail benefits the region but also fosters growth and opportunity for young people through its Skills Connect vocational training programmes. Community Empowerment Through Volunteering Established in 2012,
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Stirling Highland Games proudly announces the remarkable economic impact of its annual event on the local area and stakeholders since 2014. Through the annual visitor survey, it has been revealed that the Stirling Highland Games consistently injects a significant sum into the regional economy, underscoring its pivotal role in driving growth and prosperity. The Stirling
The Stirling Highland Games Committee is thrilled to announce that former Scotland International hooker Kevin McKenzie has been appointed as the Honorary Chieftain for the highly anticipated 2024 Stirling Highland Games. McKenzie, renowned for his appetite to play for his Country at the highest level, will preside over this year’s Gathering on Saturday 17th August.
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The Stirling Highland Games and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum have joined forces to mark a significant milestone in the history of Stirling. Celebrating the city’s 900 years of rich heritage, this partnership promises to showcase a historic photo exhibition at the Highland Games event, honouring Stirling’s enduring legacy and cultural significance. The alliance
Stirling Highland Games Moving From Strength to Strength Stirling Highland Games has celebrated another strong year, as ticket sales brought a surge of visitors to both the Games and Stirling as a whole. Taking place on Saturday 19th August 2023, the Games were organised by Ceangail CIC, a leading social enterprise based in Stirling. Meeting
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Former Scotland cricket Internationalist Kathryn White has been named Chieftain of the 2023 Stirling Highland Games. Stirling-born Kathryn started playing cricket at the age of 10 following some taster sessions, delivered by Raymond Bond, at her primary school. She enjoyed the sport so much that she joined the local Stirling County Cricket Club, which was
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At the recent Ceangail CIC Board meeting, the Chair reported that its longest-serving member had stepped down after 7 successful years with the social enterprise. It was back in 2014 when Ceangail had just started trading and had delivered its first event in Stirling, that Cat had volunteered at the Stirling Highland Games event. She
It has been 3 years since the Stirling Highland Games event attracted visitors from around the world to the city, so it’s encouraging to hear their new Grandstand tickets are being snapped up by overseas visitors coming to Scotland. There is no question that the Stirling Highland Games organisers are feeling the pinch just like
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