Journey
As we approach our tenth festival year we have chosen the theme of Journey to shape our programme of events and exhibitions. Join us and be inspired.....
2026 Events Programme
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
August 2026
13 August 19.00 - 21.00
Jill Furmanovsky : Rebels and Renegades brought to us by Street Level Photoworks of Glasgow
Opening Reception In conversation with Nicola Meighan
The legendary music photographer Jill Furmanovsky in conversation with music journalist and broadcaster Nicola Meighan , exploring Jill’s 5 decade career in the music industry photographic start from Stevie Wonder to the Gallagher brothers.
The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE
22 August 15.00 - 16.00
Michael Cook and Callum McKenzie: A Journey through Scotland’s Wildlife
Opening reception, meet the artists in gallery
Weigh Ahead Gallery, 91-95 High St, Dunblane FK15 0ER
5th September 11.15 - 12.30University of Stirling
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.
26th & 27th September with Wolfcraig Darkroom and Studio
Analogue Weekend
Workshops, photowalks, talks and networking events for lovers of film and darkrooms.
Stirling City Centre
Detailed programme and locations to be confirmed
16th September 10.00 - 15.00
Day on Campus with Macrobert Arts Centre and the University Art Collection
A full day of talks and exhibition views with artists.
1030-1115FAB! Meet Fabrizio Gianni in conversation with Fabrizio Gianni and John Carberry
27th August 12.00 -14.00
Margaret Mitchell and Charles McGuigan Celebrating 45 years of Strathcarron Hospice
Margaret and Charles will talk about their work commissioned for the 45th anniversary of Strathcarron Hospice.
Margaret’s collection ‘Of Stillness and Care’ a portrait of the people who work 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
5th September 12.45 - 15.15
University of Stirling
Michael Cook – “Your Journey into Wildlife” – a workshop in wildlife photography on the beautiful university campus
September 2026
9th September 19.00 – 20.30
Chris Leslie “ A Balkan Journey”
An illustrated talk by Chris on his epic 30 year project documenting the former Yugosalvia.
The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE
16th September 10.00 - 15.00
Day on Campus with Macrobert Arts Centre and the University Art Collection
A full day of talks and exhibition views with artists.
1330-1415 – Darkroom Dialogues illustrated talks with Jess Holdengarde, university artist in residence and Morwenna Kearlsey, on the role of photography in research and education, at the Art Collection, Pathfoot.
21st August 10.00 - 20.00
RPS Talks and Touring Documentary Awards Exhibition
RPS talks ahead of the opening of the DPA Travelling exhibition. Contributors include Simon Hill CPhot Hon FRPS, President of RPS, Harry Hall Chair of Documentary Group. Ritchie Elder DPA Award winning photographer, Neil Goodwin ARPS, Elie based photographer.
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, 40 Albert Pl, Stirling FK8 2RQ
6th September 10.00 - 12.00
Roger Stewart, A (Photographic) Journey through Nature
A photowalk with Roger through Flanders Moss SSSI, learning to see the small things in a vast landscape
Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QT
5th September 15.30 - 17.00
University of Stirling
Lynda Gairns – “Poetography: a Journey in Words and Pictures” Uniquely commissioned collection of poems to inspire and refresh your photographic creativity
30 September 12.00 - 13.00
Ted Leeming : Our Place in Time
If Place Mirrors Who We Are, What Does It Reflect?
An illustrated talk and discussion on his five year exploration of urban and rural land use across Scotland.
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
16th September 10.00 - 15.00
Day on Campus with Macrobert Arts Centre and the University Art Collection
A full day of talks and exhibition views with artists.
1130-1215 - Ted Leeming: If Place Mirrors Who We Are..What Does it Reflect? illustrated talk at Macrobert Arts Centre,
Other exhibitions and events across Stirling District throughout September