Beyond Stirling - an exhibition trail

Visit a series of exhibitions across rural Stirlingshire as part of this year's Stirling Photography Festival - Beyond 2025.

Celebrating artists from across the central belt, we have collaborated with a number of venues to exhibit outside of Stirling, in Doune, Dunblane and Mugdock.

dùthchas - Tom Astbury is showing a small collection of his study of the landscapes which inspired poet Duncan bàn McIntyre at Doune Library until the 18th September

A New Home - a personal and intimate collection by new Scots and Ukaranian photographers, highlighting their struggles and hopes as they make new lives in Scotland. This is at the Dunblane Library until 30th September

Beyond - a diverse collection of work, from landscapes and portraits, to experimental and abstract works created using alternative processes, showcasing five artists' individual creative approaches, interests and personal style. Weigh Ahead Gallery in Dunblane from 6th September until the 11th October

Tranquillity and Ruin - this will be the first solo exhibition by Shane Simmons, who graduated from Kelvin College , Glasgow in 2024.  This project explores the themes of loss, grief, and healing through creativity and deep connection with outdoor spaces. Mugdock Country Park, Campsie Gallery from 19th September until 4th October

Image Credits

Gregor Boyd, David Chapman, Al Dawes, Charles McGuigan, Caitlin Jardine, Shane Simmons, Tom Astbury, Yuliia Vasylieva