Stirling Agricultural Show promises "fun day out" as popular event returns
One of the big events in the Stirling farming calendar takes place tomorrow (Saturday).
Stirling Agricultural Show is welcoming the farming community, locals and visitors to Gogar Mains at Blairlogie from 8.30am to 6pm.
The show promises to be 'a fun day out for the whole family'.
Sponsored by Caledonian Marts Ltd, the event will feature plenty of mainstays including: livestock Judging, including cattle, sheep and heavy horses; and light horse judging, including ponies, working hunter and jumping.
But there are also children's rides, facepainting, a wide range of catering, separate bar area, various trade stands and food and drink stands, and a craft and lifestyle tent.
The main ring entertainment also features Les Amis d'Onno Equine Stunt Team, a vintage tractor display, Clydesdales and livestock grand parade, and shearing and crookmaking demonstrations.
Entry is £10 for adults, with children (12 and under) free. Catalogues are £3 and there is free parking on site.
For tickets and further details visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stirlingagriculturalshow/1585822?a=COMP2025#ticket_selection
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