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 President Simon Hill, the RPS’ Chair of Documentary Harry Hall and documentary photographers Ritchie Elder and Neil Goodwin.
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 ofa 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 ofa 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
26th & 27th September
Wolfcraig Darkroom: Analogue Weekend
Workshops, photowalks, talks and networking events for lovers of film photography and darkrooms.
Stirling City Centre
Detailed programme and locations to be confirmed
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