12/06/2026
Dog walking and dog fouling
Over the years the club has been happy to allow dog walkers to enjoy the grounds open space and scenery at Bridgehaugh, it is one of the most scenic parts of Stirling. However, dog fouling has become an increasing worrying problem.
Over the past few years despite signage and litter bins been provided, an increasing amount of dog walkers are letting their dogs run loose across the pitches and failing to pick up after their dog. More worryingly when confronted, some dog walkers have become verbally abusive or ignore the request to pick up after their dog. This is totally unacceptable and the act of dog fouling is endangering our players.
A promising youth rugby player in Wales, Collin Smith, had his leg amputated after sustaining an injury during a match. The wound became severely infected with bacteria from dog faeces left on the pitch, preventing him from ever playing again after this selfish act by a dog walker not picking up after their dog. We have over 750 youths under 18 we do not want something like this to happen here.
Bridgehaugh is a designated sports and rugby park, it’s not an area for dog fouling. The lack of respect from some walkers and others who use this facility is unacceptable. If dog fouling or dogs out of control when off the lead continue, we will have no other option but to review limiting access to the grounds, which may lead to ultimately banning dog walking.
Please stay off the pitches and please pick up after your dog.
