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The Courier
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Opening date of new Stirling H&M store revealed
H&M will return to Stirling next week. Image: Fredrik Sandberg/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The opening date of a new Stirling H&M store has been revealed. The fashion retailer will return to Thistles Shopping Centre on May 15 after a five-year absence. The shop will occupy part of the former Debenhams unit and will feature self-service checkouts, as well as click and collect lockers. To celebrate the launch, a live DJ will be playing in store. The first 100 members of the H&M loyalty scheme to visit the shop on opening day will receive a £20 gift card. A 20% discount on in-store purchases is also available to members on the day. H&M will be in the former Debenhams unit in Thistles Shopping Centre. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson Klas Degeryd, head of expansion UK & Ireland for H&M, said: 'We are delighted to be returning to Stirling, and this launch represents our continued investment in the UK market and our commitment to making H&M more accessible to customers across the country. 'The new store has been designed with the customer experience in mind, offering a modern, welcoming space and convenient services that reflect the way our customers want to shop today.' It comes after Danish homeware brand Sostrene Grene announced it is opening in Thistles Shopping Centre. For more Stirling news and features, visit our page or join us on Facebook Tags
The Courier
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Popular Killin restaurant Capercaille reopens as River Inn
A popular Killin restaurant has reopened with a new face at the helm. The River Inn has replaced the Capercaille on the village's Main Street. New manager Marius Boncota is bringing a taste of Greece, serving up mezze platters, chicken and lamb skewers, beef kokkinsto and more. The 60-seater restaurant also has three rooms for guests to stay in. Since moving to Scotland in 2010, Marius has been a frequent visitor to Killin. He said: 'I loved the village and surroundings. I came in this place, the Capercaille, I came for lunch and I liked everything. 'Obviously I started to chat with the people working here. 'One day, a lady working here, as a joke, said: 'Don't you want to buy it? It's up for sale'.' As well as Greek food, pasta and burgers are on the menu. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson Having recently opened The Pictures Restaurant in Coatbridge, it was the last thing on his mind. But when the offer returned, Marius jumped at the chance and named it after his first grandson, one-year-old River. The restaurant is named after Marius's grandson River. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson Marius, who is Romanian but grew up in Greece, said: 'It's been very good so far. 'I was afraid at the beginning that being a small village with a strong community that we'd be seen as outsiders, but they were very welcoming and really embraced all the changes.' Hopes of a 'good future' in Killin The River Inn hopes to give back to the Killin community as much as possible. All donations for using the restaurant's toilets will be distributed to local charities and the team will also lend a hand to fundraise for projects, such as at the McLaren Hall. 'Going forward, we're looking at integrating as much as possible in the community and do as much as we can for the village,' Marius said. The 41-year-old also feels it is important that tourists have a place to eat. Marius said: 'Killin can be a very busy place with tourists and if the tourists are coming and they don't find the facilities, I think they won't come back or they won't consider staying too long.' A lunch menu is also offered. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson A picture of Marius with his sons, as you enter The River Inn. Image: Isla Glen/DC Thomson He plans to sell 'grab and go' items – such as coffee, cake, ice cream and ready-made sandwiches – for those stopping to visit the Falls of Dochart. Marius added: 'I think we've got a good future here and it's going to be good for the village. 'Not only this village. We've had people coming from Strathyre, Crianlarich, Tyndrum, so people are starting to hear about us.' The River Inn is open from Wednesdays to Sundays, 12pm to 9pm. Elsewhere, a popular Callander café has reopened with a local family at the helm. For more Stirling news and features visit our page or join us on Facebook
