Journey
Stirling Photography Festival is proud to offer a wide range of exciting and free photography centred events.
There is something for everyone so browse the listings below and book your place today!
2026 Events
August 2026
13 August 19.00 - 21.00
Jill Furmanovsky : Rebels and Renegades
Street Level Photoworks presents Legendary music photographer, Jill Furmanovsky, as she speaks candidly to music journalist and broadcaster Nicola Meighan about a career spanning five decades in which saw her photographing a whole host of musical icons from Stevie wonder to the Gallacher brothers.
The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE
21st August 10.00 - 20.00
RPS Talks and Touring Documentary Awards Exhibition
Join the Royal Photographic Society for a series of talks marking the official opening of their 2026 Documentary Photography Awards traveling exhibition. Speakers at this event include RPS Chair of Documentary Harry Hall, award winning portrait photographer Jennifer Charlton and documentary photographers Ritchie Elder and Neil Goodwin.
Non RPS members very welcome to the talks, entry by voluntary donation
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, 40 Albert Pl, Stirling, FK8 2RQ
22 Aug 18.00 - 1930
Fabrizio Gianni: Fab! A Life in Cinema and Fashion Photography
Opening reception of Fabrizio Gianni’s exhibition Fab! Curated together with John Carberry, lecturer City of Glasgow College. On exhibition will be fabulous photographs from Fabrizio’s 30 years working for the top fashion magazines, extraordinary pictures with visual ideas drawn from the history of Cinema and Photography.
Arthouse, Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
22 August 15.00 - 16.00
Michael Cook and Callum McKenzie: A Journey through Scotland’s Wildlife
Join wildlife photographers Michael Cook and Callum McKenzie at the opening of their exhibition where they share some of their favourire wildlife photographs from across Scotland
Weigh Ahead Gallery, 91-95 High St, Dunblane FK15 0ER
27th August 12.00 -14.00
Margaret Mitchell and Charles McGuigan: A Community in Pictures.
Margaret and Charles will talk about their work commissioned for the 45th anniversary of Strathcarron Hospice.
Margaret’s work ‘Of Stillness and Care’ was made within the hospice. In Charles’ ‘More than a Building’ he sought out connections woven across the wider community.
The Barracks Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ
September 2026
5th September 11.15 - 12.30
David McKeran: ‘Barra - The Making of a Photobook.”
David shares his approach to curating and creating a photobook, based on his journey recording the place and the people of the Isle of Barra.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
5th September 12.45 - 15.15
Michael Cook: “Your Journey into Wildlife”
Join Michael for a wildlife photography workshop within the beautiful grounds of the University campus.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
5th September 15.30 - 17.00
Lynda Gairns: “Poetography: a Journey in Words and Pictures”
Uniquely commissioned collection of poems to inspire and refresh your photographic creativity
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
6th September 10.00 - 12.00
Roger Stewart: A (Photographic) Journey through Nature
Join Roger on a photowalk through Flanders Moss Site of Special Scientific Interest. Develop an eye for the small things hidden in a vast landscape
Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve,Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QT
9th September 19.00 – 20.30
Chris Leslie: “ A Balkan Journey”
An illustrated talk by Award winning photographer Chris Leslie on his epic 30 year project documenting the post-conflict recovery in the former Yugosalvia.
The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE
16th September 10.30 - 11.15
FAB! Meet Fabrizio Gianni
Join an in conversation between world renowned fashion photographer Fabrizio Gianni and City of Glasgow College lecturer John Carberry.
This event is part of a day of festival events across campus.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
16th September 11.30. - 12.15
Ted Leeming: If Place Mirrors Who We Are…What Does it Reflect?
Join photographer Ted Leeming learn how photography, decomposing underpants and a pile of fridges help us see the places around us through different eyes.
This event is part of a day of festival events across campus.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
16th September 13.30 - 14.15
Jess Holdengarde and Morwenna Kearsley: Darkroom Dialogues
Illustrated talks with Jess Holdengarde, university artist in residence and Morwenna Kearsley, on the role of photography in research and education.
This event is part of a day of festival events across campus.
Pathfoot Building, Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
17th September 18.00 -19.00
A Journey Through Past Lives
A photo-walk with Andy McEwan.
Learn Stirling's history through the stories told in the gravestones of the old town cemetery.
The Church of the Holy Rude, St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1ED
19th September 1100-140O
A Journey Around Town
Photo-walk with Gregor Boyd
Leisurely photo-walk around Stirling town for some street photography opportunities
Stirling Railway Station Entrance, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, FK8 1PF
26th September 15.00 - 15.30
A Journey Through Time
Tour with Dr Murray Cook
Exclusive access to the medieval Cambuskenneth Tower as part of Doors Open Day
Cambuskenneth Abbey, Ladysneuk Rd, Cambuskenneth, Stirling, FK9 5NG
25th September 19.00 -21.00
Analogue Talks
A relaxed evening of talks about all things analogue in Stirling’s new Wolfcraig Studio and Darkroom.
Studio 2E, The Wolfcraig Building, 15 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2LQ
26th September 10.00 - 12.30
A Brownie and a Brownie
Join us for a coffee and a delicious brownie to find out about the first mass market camera from Kodak - The Kodak Box Brownie.
Studio 2E, The Wolfcraig Building, 15 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2LQ
26 September 14.00 - 17.00
Contact Printing Made Simple
Learn the art of Contact Printing in Stirling’s new darkroom and studio.
Studio 2E, The Wolfcraig Building, 15 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2LQ
27th September 13.00 - 15.00
The Afghan Box Camera
Learn about the ubiquitous Afghan Box Camera and get hands on with one in Stirling’s newest photographic studio and darkroom.
Studio 2E, The Wolfcraig Building, 15 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2LQ
30 September 12.00 - 13.00
Ted Leeming : Our Place in Time
If Place Mirrors Who We Are, What Does It Reflect?
Ted Leeming opens a conversation about photography and art as a form of enquiry and its potential to contribute to environmental, ecological and cultural research.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
Other exhibitions and events across Stirling District throughout September