Thornhill, Stirling, United Kingdom

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King’s Highway Active Travel Project

The proposed King’s Highway corridor links the communities of Gargunnock, Kippen, Buchlyvie, Balfron and Drymen along the A811.

Stirling Council has obtained funding from Transport Scotland to build on work done by community groups and volunteers in the past.

They will be carrying out an options assessment and are looking for input from residents, route users and other interested group.

There will be a series on information sessions as (inperson and online) detailed below.
Further information at https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/king-s-highway-active-travel-project

At the events participants have the opportunity to:
-learn more about the project
-share local knowledge and experience
-identify areas that feel unsafe or difficult
-highlight opportunities for improvement help shape the development of future route options.

Quiz Night Number 3

Comedy Night 28th Feb

Rural Roots Childcare charity is holding a fundraising Comedy Night this Saturday (28th) at 8pm in Thornhill Community Hall.

It is not too late to purchase your tickets via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/…/comedy-in-the-country…) or by emailing thornhillpg@gmail.com

These are some of the amazing raffle prizes you could win, donated by local businesses. Come and have a laugh with four award winning Scottish comedians!

Home Energy Project

Thornhill Development Trust is holding an information session aimed at helping people save on home heating. All welcome.

The National Park: A Refuge for Nature?


Please find below information on an open meeting titled ‘The National Park: A Refuge for Nature?’ It will be hosted by Paperboats, a collective of writers focussed on nature and the environment.

Callander Youth Project on October 9th, from 7.30pm. Admission is free and there is no need to book.

The meeting will explore how the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park can “play its part in restoring Scotland’s natural balance and its beauty”. It will be held at

McLaren Communities Futures

McLaren Communities Futures consists of the 10 community organisations covering the McLaren High School catchment area. It came together, in December 2024, with the hope of accessing sizable National Lottery Fund grants to help communities respond to climate change now and in the future.

You can find out more information at Thornhill Community Cafe in the Community Hall on 30th August.

Here is a link to a survey about McLaren Communities Futures regional initiative to help communities respond to climate change. The survey closes on 30th September.

Village Clean Up

Sunday 17th August 2pm to get the village looking good for Gala Day.

Climate Action Hub Pop-Up

On Thursday 14th August from 2 to 5pm in Callander Library officers from the Climate Action Hub and the new FEL Scotland Energy Team will be letting you know their plans for this year, and what advice and support they can offer, such as home visits, personalised energy plans, advice on energy efficiencies, renewables, heating systems, and funding.

Find out more about FEL

Thornhill Gala Day

Gala Day is back on Saturday 23rd August.

Come and bounce, tug, toss, dress up and join in the fun.

Common Grounds Cafe on Saturday

Don’t forget your date with the Common Grounds Cafe on Saturday 10.30 to 12.30.

Run by volunteers, the cafe offers home baking, friendly faces and a relaxed atmosphere in Thornhill Community Hall.

Suggested £3 donation on entry, kids free.

This will be the last cafe for the summer, it will resume at the end of August.

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