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  • Tillicoultry-born woman embarks on museum hopping fundraiser

    A TILLICOULTRY-born woman has visited more than 100 museums across Scotland to raise funds for a dementia charity. Karen Bernard embarked on her challenge last April, aiming to visit as many museums as she possibly could before her 80th birthday

  • Housing bill to help keep more Clacks families in their homes

    LEGISTLATION which will aim to keep more Clacks residents in their homes has been hailed as a “big step forward”. The Housing (Scotland) Bill published on Wednesday, March 27, will require councils to carry out assessments on the condition of the

  • Clacks visitor attraction to re-open just in time for Easter

    A CLACKS castle which once impressed Mary, Queen of Scots, is set to re-open for visitors. Castle Campbell is among 20 iconic attractions set to welcome visitors back, just in time for the Easter weekend. It comes as Historic Environment Scotland

  • Hedge planted in crime prevention bid

    IT IS HOPED the planting of a hedge will help prevent recurring acts of vandalism in a Wee County town. Police officers and the community worked together on the prevention project at Clackmannan's Bruce Memorial Hall and attached manse. The

  • Event to showcase never-before-seen Iain Banks correspondence

    PERSONAL archives from famous author Iain Banks, never seen before by the public, will form part of an exhibition at the nearby University of Stirling. The ever-before-seen notes show the author's writing process, personal correspondence with fans

  • Health chiefs urge eligible people to get shingles vaccine

    PEOPLE eligible for the shingles vaccine are being urged to protect themselves from developing the condition. Public Health Scotland (PHS) is encouraging those eligible to get vaccinated as it helps build up immunity and reduces the risk of developing