Stirling and its surrounding areas pay tribute to the region’s fallen war heroes this weekend.
The annual traditional city centre Remembrance Sunday service to commemorate those who have fallen in conflicts past and present is at the Church of the Holy Rude at 10.45am on November 10.
The parade from the church, towards the Cenotaph, takes place immediately following the service for the laying of wreaths and takes its usual format, heading down St John Street, Spittal Street and onto Corn Exchange Road.
Lord Provost, Elaine Watterson said: “Stirling’s proud connection with our armed forces community has endured for many years and we welcome anyone who wishes to pay their respects as we pause to honour the individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Additionally, villages and communities across Stirling will also be paying their respects. Here’s where else you can pay tribute to the region’s fallen war heroes.
- BALFRON AND FINTRY
On Sunday, Remembrance Service at Balfron War Memorial begins 10.50am and taken by Denver Chalmers. Followed by Remembrance Service in church at 11.15am. You are warmly invited to stay for tea or coffee in Church Rooms after service. Rev Gill, Locum Minister for Charge of Balfron and Fintry, can be contacted on 07951 764262. Any member of congregation needing urgent pastoral care during the vacancy should contact Interim Moderator, Dr Peter Murdoch on 07850 540182. Inter Church Prayer Meetings start in Lower Hall of John McLintock Hall from 7pm-9pm and held monthly on third Thursday of subsequent months to pray for our community.
- BUCHLYVIE
On Sunday, in Buchlyvie, Act of Remembrance at War Memorial at 10.50am followed by service at 11.30am led by Rev Lynne Mack. Service at 11.15am on November 17 led by Rev Fiona Newton.
- ABERFOYLE
On Sunday, November 10, Aberfoyle Parish Church hold short Act of Remembrance at War Memorial at 10.55am. Following this, service held in Church at approximately 11.15am. This is community event with warm welcome extended to all. We will be joined by members from St Mary’s and any other denomination wishing to attend. Face coverings and hand sanitiser available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
- CALLANDER
Callander Kirk Service of Remembrance at 10.45am on Sunday, November 10. All welcome. Service usually 11.15am in Callander Kirk every Sunday, also livestreamed onto Callander Kirk Facebook page and video uploaded of service onto YouTube channel. Email or paper copy of services available, contact Rev Jeff McCormick BD. email: [email protected] or Church Office / Hall For bookings, email: [email protected].
- DRYMEN
Drymen and East Loch Lomond Church Remembrance Day and Act of Remembrance takes place at War Memorial on Sunday at 11am. Please gather from 10.50am. This is open to everyone and afterwards all are invited to proceed to the Church for refreshments and morning service. Groups for young people and children meet during service. Weekly Drop In Coffee Morning meets from 10.30am-noon every Friday in Winnock Hotel and is open to everyone. Please reserve now for next Good Companions Lunch on Monday, November 11, from noon. For further information generally or if we can be of any assistance, please make contact at 07929110765.
- GARTMORE
Remembrance Service in Gartmore Church on Sunday, November 10, is at 10am led by the Rev Lynne Mack followed by Act of Remembrance led by Rev. Lynne Mack. All welcome.
- INVERSNAID
On Sunday, November 10, Inversnaid Parish Church will be holding a short Act of Remembrance at War Memorial starting at 10.55am. Following this, service held in Church beginning at approximately 11.15am. This is community event with warm welcome being extended to all. We will be joined by members from St Mary’s and any other denomination wishing to attend. Face coverings and hand sanitiser available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
- KILLEARN
Remembrance Service at Killearn Kirk on Sunday, November 10, at 10 am, followed by Act of Remembrance at War Memorial at 10.45am. Tea and coffee in Kirk Hall after service. All welcome. Prayer Team meet on Wednesdays at 10am in Session House or Church office. Prayer requests may be placed in Prayer box at Church entrance or emailed to Session Clerk or Agnes MacIntosh. All prayer requests treated as confidential, and updates on previous requests always welcome. Book Group meets fortnightly on Mondays at 10am in hall foyer, currently discussing ‘Unexpected journeys’ by Eddie Askew. Guild meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 1.30-3.30pm in Kirk Hall. On November 12 Ann and John Roy tell us about their travels in the USA. Christmas Coffee Morning on December 14.
- KINLOCHARD
On Sunday, November 10, Kinlochard Parish Church will be holding short Act of Remembrance at War Memorial starting at 10.55am. Following this, service held in Church beginning at approximately 11.15am. This is community event with warm welcome being extended to all. We will be joined by members from St Mary’s and any other denomination wishing to attend. Face coverings and hand sanitiser available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
- KIPPEN
On Sunday, November 10, Rev Dr Mark Davidson, RN, leads Act of Remembrance at Kippen War Memorial at 10.45am. Rev Ellen Larson Davidson leads worship in Kippen Church at 11.15am. All welcome. Coffee/tea available after service to allow time for further fellowship.
- PORT OF MENTEITH
Annual Remembrance Service on Sunday, November 10, in Port Kirk led by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. Starts 9.45am, with Act of Remembrance at church’s War memorial at 10am. Retiring offering for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. All welcome.