The Six Catalysts
Six ways culture is changing Stirling
The Stirling Cultural Strategy 2023–2028 turns ambition into action through six catalyst programmes. Each one addresses a specific opportunity in Stirling's cultural life — practical, collaborative, and built around the people and communities they serve.
Social Prescribing and Wellbeing
Creativity for health and wellbeing Arts and culture have a powerful role to play in supporting people's health and wellbeing. This catalyst connects health and social care providers with cultural activities — helping people access creativity as part of their everyday lives and care pathways. Find out more →
Film & Screen
Stirling as a screen destination Stirling has a growing reputation as a location and hub for film and screen. This catalyst develops that potential — supporting talent, building industry connections, and establishing Stirling as a must-consider destination for Scottish and international screen production. Find out more →
Cultural Rucksack
Culture within reach for everyone Everyone should be able to access and experience the richness of Stirling's cultural life — wherever they live and whatever their background. This catalyst pools and coordinates cultural opportunities across the area, removing barriers and ensuring culture is genuinely within reach for all. Find out more →
Volunteering
People powering culture Volunteers are at the heart of Stirling's cultural life. This catalyst builds a connected, skilled and active volunteering community — matching people with opportunities, developing their skills, and ensuring major cultural events and programmes can happen. Find out more →
Skills & Workforce
Growing Stirling's creative workforce A thriving cultural sector needs skilled, connected people. This catalyst develops pathways into creative employment, supports freelancers and practitioners, and builds the skills and networks that sustain Stirling's creative economy. Find out more →
Culture Night
Stirling's flagship cultural celebration Culture Night Stirling is the area's biggest annual cultural event — a night when venues, artists and communities open their doors and celebrate everything that makes Stirling's creative life extraordinary. This catalyst grows and develops Culture Night as a platform for the whole sector. Find out more →
Together, these six catalysts are building a cultural Stirling that is more connected, more inclusive, and more visible — for everyone who lives, works and creates here.