Our Local Food Heroes Photos: Julie Howden

There’s never been a better time to enjoy and explore Forth Valley’s rich local larder.

From food festivals to farmers’ markets; bakeries to breweries; artisan producers to agricultural tours; dairies to distilleries; our region is overflowing with the finest food and drink experiences.

FORTH VALLEY FOOD TALES

To mark the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, we've produced four captivating short documentaries that unveil the lesser-known stories of Stirling’s rich food and drink heritage.

FOOD & DRINK NEWS

Chef Billy Campbell (St Mungo’s Cafe), Leanne Currie (James Aitken Family Butchers) and Val Whyte (Alloa Hub).

COUNTRY AND WESTERN THEMED SOUND BITES FESTIVAL PROMISES LOCALS AND VISITORS A ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ TIME

Alloa town centre is set to be bustling with activity when Sound Bites Festival rides back into town for its second year on Saturday 28 March, this time with a country and western theme.

Chefs of Future Awards (Blue Glass, Silver Trim) lined up on table

STIRLING SERVES UP FOOD, DRINK AND TOURISM MONTH 2026

Plans are already well underway for this year’s Food, Drink and Tourism Business Month 2026, a month-long programme of events designed to support, connect and inspire businesses across the region’s vibrant food, drink and tourism sectors.