Statement by Alan Simpson OBE, Lord-Lieutentant of Stirling and Falkirk The whole of Stirling and Falkirk will join me in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen.  It is a time of great sadness for the whole country, the Commonwealth and, of course, her family. After more than 70 years on the throne, Her … More Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Deputy Lieutenant Robin Iffla MBE DL represented Her Majesty in presenting a Birch Tree to Borestone Primary School in Stirling. He was joined by Provost of Stirling Christine Simpson. The head Teacher Linda Dawson was joined by the head girls and boy together with representatives from all the school year groups and a piper for … More The Queen’s Green Canopy

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to accompany His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden during a royal visit at the University of Stirling to learn more about their world-leading dementia research. Read the full story: https://stir.ac.uk/6lz

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to join Captain Nick Dorman, Chairman of Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association and Colonel John Tonner, Commandant of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF to open the new cadet building in Bo’ness. The Lord-Lieutenant said “This is a great new facility and part of a refurbishment of the cadet estate … More New Army Cadet Force Training Venue

Robin Iffla MBE DL attended Queen Victoria School to promote not only a cadet to the Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major but also the first newly commissioned officer directly from the QV CCF in years. Many congratulations to Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major Horsburgh and to Lieutenant McVitie.

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to be in Laurieston for the unveiling of the memorial to commemorate and celebrate John McAleese MM.

HRH The Princess Royal visited Strathcarron Hospice to join in the 40th Anniversary celebrations. Princess Anne met has been a regular visitor to Strathcarron over many years and it was wonderful to see her back chatting with staff, patients and supporters. Images by Michael Gillen

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to see a number of local people recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours and wishes to convey his congratulations to them. Knighted;Professor Francis Gerard MCCORMAC FRSE. Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling. For services to Education and to the Economyhttps://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3703137 Appointed as Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the … More 2021 New Year Honours

We are very sad to hear of the death in Strathcarron Hospice of Marjory McLachlan CVO CStJ who was Lord-Lieutenant Stirling and Falkirk from 2005 to 2017. Among many attributes, she was famous for her curling and was President of the Ladies Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club as well as being the Scottish … More Mrs Marjory McLachlan CVO CStJ

The Lord-Lieutenant has had the approval of Her Majesty The Queen to appoint Colonel Alastair Campbell DL as Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Mrs Patricia Greenhill OBE DL who now finishes her term as Vice Lord-Lieutenant having fulfilled the role for a full term of … More New Vice Lord-Lieutenant