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Stirling’s Bastion goes from serving sentences to French fine dining
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23 September 2025
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Whether it's retail therapy, a day out with the family, a well earned pampering session or dinner with loved ones, we have you covered at Melchester mall, click an option below to get started!
With over 70 stores including big fashion and beauty brands as well as a host of delicious eateries, Thistles has everything you need under one roof.
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The Spooktacular Spider Tree
Event Dates:
20th Oct 2025 - 24th Oct 2025
5 days of FREE fang-tastic fun! 5 days of FREE fang-tastic fun!
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Events
Thistles Beach
Event Dates:
13th Oct 2025 - 26th Oct 2025
Open 11am - 3pm Open 11am - 3pm
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Events
Toddler Monster Dash
Event Dates:
25th Oct 2025 - 25th Oct 2025
Join in for sweet treats and fun! Join in for sweet treats and fun!
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Next
Offering effortless styles of formal wear and the latest casual fashions, right through to funky… Offering effortless styles of formal wear and the latest casual fashions, right through to funky swimwear, sleepwear and footwear, Next offers clothing and accessories for…
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Primark
Primark is your one stop shop for everything on trend at discounted prices. Offering a wide range… Primark is your one stop shop for everything on trend at discounted prices. Offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories for men, women and children as well as…
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JD Sports
JD Sports is the leading trainer and sports fashion retailer in the UK. With many limited edition… JD Sports is the leading trainer and sports fashion retailer in the UK. With many limited edition and exclusive designs from Adidas Originals and Nike, you can get top name…
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M&S
From a single market stall, founded in 1884, M&S now operate all around the world. Shop womenswear… From a single market stall, founded in 1884, M&S now operate all around the world. Shop womenswear & lingerie to menswear, beauty, kids, food, wine, flowers & gifts in the…
Featured Offers
Muffin Break have this season’s flavours covered, and they are scarily good. Grab yourself a… Muffin Break have this season’s flavours covered, and they are scarily good. Grab yourself a caramelised banana muffin, and a rich pistachio latte, then ‘sip’ back and…
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October Birthstone
October's birthstone is the stunning opal - a stone of light and purity which flashes and shimmers… October's birthstone is the stunning opal - a stone of light and purity which flashes and shimmers in 100s of colours.Discover F.Hinds’ range of Opal jewellery in-store today.
Clarks are experts in growing feet, designing shoes for the perfect fit with just the right… Clarks are experts in growing feet, designing shoes for the perfect fit with just the right support. Kids' feet grow fast—up to two sizes a year-so stay on top of fittings…
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Local runner swaps sneakers for shackles in spooky Stirling shopping centre sleepover
Posted on:
9 September 2025
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Thistles champion inclusivity with launch of new Sensory Bags for shoppers
Posted on:
8 September 2025
This summer, Thistles shopping centre in Stirling invites visitors to check-in to Hotel Cali-FUN-ia, a six-week summer holiday themed interactive…
