The shortlist for the third annual Stirling Business Awards 2025 has been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony at the Albert Halls on Thursday 6 March.
A total of over 26,000 votes were cast by the public across 11 categories, including Restaurant of the Year, Charity of the Year, and Outstanding Contribution to the City.
The awards aim to highlight the successes of Stirling’s businesses, business owners, and teams.
The winners will be revealed at the black-tie awards ceremony, where guests can expect a three-course meal and drinks. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
The long list is as follows:
Outstanding Contribution to the City
Fairytale Trail organised by Lisa Davidson from Tinkerbells Emporium and Laura McClintock of Nevermore Tattoo.
Stirling Community Enterprise.
Local archaeologist Dr Murray Cook.
Your Move Estate Agents.
Stirling City Heritage Trust.
Restaurant of the Year
An Darna.
Fletcher’s.
Green Gates.
Pub/Bar of the Year
Meraki.
Molly Malomes.
Slanj a Va.
Café/Coffee Shop of the Year
Toast.
Chester’s Coffee House.
Hair and Beauty Business of the Year
Room 23.
Simpson and Co.
Eleven Eleven Salon.
Retailer of the Year
Made in Stirling.
Europa Music.
Ginger Roots.
New Business of the Year
King Street Aparthotel.
WorKing Flexispaces.
White Dove Coffee Roasters.
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Stirling Distillery.
Stirling Castle.
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum.
Charity of the Year
Eilidh Brown Foundation.
Strathcarron Hospice.
Transition Stirling.
Service-Led Business of the Year
Erol’s Tailor Shop.
Stirling Optical.
MacFarlane Physiotherapy.
Business Support Service of the Year
Computer Division.
Codebase.
Alex Brewster Electrical.
Go Forth launched the awards three years ago to recognise and reward the city’s independent business owners.
Project Director Danielle McRorie-Smith said: “We’ve had a fantastic response to our third annual business awards with more than 26,000 votes – the highest number so far – cast across the various award categories.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the winning businesses revealed at the awards ceremony in March and hope everyone who comes along enjoys a wonderful evening celebrating Stirling’s exceptional business owners and the city’s flourishing independent sector.”
Go Forth are looking for various sponsors. More details about sponsorship packages are available here.
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