Double show of fireworks
Stunning display in Stirling for Hogmanay
Fireworks will be launched simultaneously from Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument for the first time – in a spectacular climax to this year’s Hogmanay celebrations in the city.
The stunning display will be a fitting way to herald in 2019 – the 150th anniversary year of the National Wallace Monument.
The event is among the highlights of Stirling’s annual winter festival, which will bring festive sparkle for residents and visitors throughout November and December.
The campaign will showcase Stirling as the perfect place to visit for festive fun, with great shopping, superb eating and drinking, a jam-packed events programme and a spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On.
The festive celebrations officially kick off in Stirling city centre at 2pm on Sunday, November 18, with a range of musical and festive entertainment.
The city will welcome the return of the Stirling Santa Parade, with Santa and his reindeer outside the Albert Halls at 2pm, ready to set off around the city centre, finishing back at the Albert Halls.
The free Capital FM Radio Roadshow will keep everybody entertained with festive tunes from the foot of King Street from 2.10pm onwards.
As well as competitions and giveaways, there will be live performances until the big Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm, with a special musical guest continuing the stage entertainment until 5.40pm
Stirling’s Hogmanay event on Monday, December 31, will include two family ceilidhs at the Tolbooth - the Hogmanay Ceilidh at the Albert Halls and two outdoor evening events on Stirling Castle Esplanade.
The Family Hogmanay Event will feature Capital FM, live music and a family fireworks display, while the later Stirling’s Hogmanay Event will finish with the thrilling fireworks display from Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument to usher in 2019.
Tickets for Stirling’s Hogmanay events are on sale from Friday, October 5, from Culture Stirling venues and http://culturestirling.org/
The Stirling Winter Festival campaign is also supported by a dedicated website - www. stirlingwinterfestival.com where residents and visitors can stay up-to-date with all of Stirling’s Festive offering, including soon to be released details of Stirling’s Hogmanay.