Stirling sent a strong message of hope for Ukraine as refugees from the country joined locals on a peaceful march through the city on Wednesday night.
The march was organised by Stirling University student Helen Padberg, who moved to Scotland from Ukraine 14 years ago and has been involved in the effort to help welcome those fleeing the conflict - including offering her home as shelter for a mother and daughter.
It was organised to coincide both with the country’s independence day and also marked six months since the beginning of the war, which has led to Ukrainians being forced to escape to countries all over Europe, including a healthy contingent making their temporary home in Stirling.
